Chevy Eagle Rat Rod Axle Assemblies

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

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.

Today on our 410 sprint car, the guys are assembling the front axle. The process can be a bit messy, but the finished product is so worth it!

Eagle Motorsports, Inc. put together a how-to video on assembling their Stallard SST Rear Axle Assembly.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

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 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.

Get more details on Project Chevelle's 9-inch housing, third member, and tubular control arms installation.

Learn how to assemble a rear axle assembly as we put together ours for the 410 Sprint Car Build. Our team of builders continues to make progress on the car!

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.