Bert, Driveline and Axles

Exlpoded View of the Bert 1300 Late Model Racing Transmission

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.

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

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

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

Learn how to assemble the front axle of a sprint car. See what tools are needed for assembly including an angle finder gauge tool and king pin reamer.

In this tech article, we show you how to measure the working angles on your drive shaft to ensure long life out of your U-joints.

Next on the to-do list was removing the rear axle assembly (aka the rear end).

Learn how to bend and add 45 degree double flares to brake lines and fuel lines. We also cover some common types of automotive flares and useful tools for the job.