AOD, Driveline and Axles

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. is back to talk Ford Automatic OverDrive Kickdown brackets and kits.

Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.

We will show you the differences among traditional I-beam and tube axles and suspension designs used on hot rods; the differences between cross and traditional steering, measuring for springs, what spindles to choose, and much more.

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.

The Speedway Motors Tech Team created a quick how-to on squaring the front axle of your open wheel race car.

Speedway Motors employee Steve L. takes a few minutes to talk about the various straight axle and radius rod options available at Speedway Motors.

How to Identify Your Rear Axle

Click to learn about split wishbone, hairpin radius rod, and four bar suspensions. Learn the history and difference between these solid axle suspension designs.

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.

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer request for our thoughts on an axle kit for his project.