1978 GMC C35 RideTech Rod Ends Parts

Chris Ryan's '78 Firebird is a loving tribute to that famous Trans Am from _Smokey & the Bandit_, but with style and performance that would have been nearly impossible when the Bandit was busy with Sheriff Justice.

This guide will help you choose the best heim joints or rod ends for your application and explains the differences between each design.

How to remove shock rod end and install bump rubber/bump cup.

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. talks about shock ends.

Learn about the power behind the G-body platform and the steps to upgrade a 7.5" bolt rear end to a 8.5" to withstand high horsepower. See how to change the differential fluid and install new gaskets.

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

This hot rod was built to be driven, and there are some neat tricks and great pieces of history hiding in plain sight!

In this budget build, a GM rear end is upgraded in order to hold 400+ HP. See how spherical bushings are replaced in a used 8.5” GM 10 bolt rear end.

A new print and digital magazine about all things street rodding and more, brought to you by some familiar names.

Tim talks about our Winters quick change rear end & components.