Dodge Rat Rod Brakes

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

Use our Brake System diagram to help with your street rod brake system project. We also diagram both single flare and inverted double flare fittings for you.

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.

Advantages of using Speedway Motors weld-on rear disc brake kit for a Ford 9-Inch rear end. Learn some tips for installation. This kit includes IMCA approved brake calipers.

Speedway Motors employee Jess M. talks about customizing the rear radius rods she installed on her '33 5-Window coupe.

Steve replaces the factory GM 8.5" 10-bolt rear end on his '76 Chevrolet Laguna S3 with a GM 10 & 12 bolt bolt-on rear disc brake kit.

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.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

We all need a little help from time to time. In this case, we had a grill shell on a 1946 Chevrolet Truck that could use some stiffening. Ride along as Heath installs support rods and rod brackets.

In this Tech Tip, John makes a few suggestions for a customer looking to update the braking system on his ’51 Deluxe.