Buick Street Spindles

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Follow this visual guide on installing spacer rings for Buick style finned brake drums to help center the drum on the hub. Learn some tips on using old and new parts for the installation.

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 more about the three piece spindle, which offers improved geometry, replaceable steering arms, and compatibility. Applicable to modifieds, sport mods, stock car and hobby stocks.

Tim explains the process of adjusting Buick Finned Drums to fit Speedway's self-energizing backing plate assembly.

Follow along as our Tech installs dropped spindels and performs a disc brake conversion on his '55 Sedan. He utilizes a metric brake conversion kit.

Check out these 1949- '54 Chevy Spindles Specs!

Tim explains the history and development of Spindle Mount Wheels and their applications.

Early Ford Bolt-on Brake Conversion

Speedway Motors announced today a list of new products that will be debuted Aug. 5-8 at National Street Rod Association’s (NSRA) 52nd Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Ky.