Rat Rod Chassis and Suspension Parts

In this Tech Tip, a returning customer asks for advice on building a front suspension kit for his Model A rat rod.

In Episode 3 of our C10 build, we install a front suspension kit and finally have a rolling chassis!

Drag racing shocks can make a big difference in your drag car's performance. Here's a guide to what's available and some options to hook up your car at the dragstrip.

Caster and camber are critical adjustments to your car's suspension alignment. It's important to understand what caster and camber are as well as how they can affect your car's performance.

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

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.

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.

Learn about rack and pinion steering and the benefits to this specific system. This type of steering design uses a set of gears to convert rotational motion into linear motion. Find out more on the differences between manual vs. powered styles.

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.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly