1971 Jeep Commando Steering Tie Rods

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Learn how to properly measure tie rods and drag links with step-by-step directions and a diagram for reference.

Choosing the right suspension products when building your street rod or custom car. A step by step on how to determine which parts are needed for installation, how to calculate the spring rate and other helpful tips along the way.

Learn more about GM steering column identification, GM steering column lengths, and GM steering column compatibility.

Watch our Steering Column Wiring Guide video for useful tips on wiring your new steering column for your vehicle. Ididit takes you through the wiring process.

Tim Matthews has been collecting pieces for this hot rod for a long time. Here's the amazing story in his own words...

Speedway Motors employee Jess M. talks about customizing the rear radius rods she installed on her '33 5-Window coupe.

This or that: stripped down for speed or low and slow in a slick custom?

We all need a little help from time to time. In this case, we had a grill shell on a 1946 Chevrolet Truck that could use some stiffening. Ride along as Heath installs support rods and rod brackets.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly