Ford Model 82 A Radius Rods

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.

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

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

From the Model A coupe body to the dropped axle and chrome OEM wheels. This car project is a basic, but cool traditional hot rod. Comparable to the American Graffiti coupe. Read more on how to start planning your hot rod car build.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

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

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.

Tim talks about the process of adapting a full size 1932 Ford Radiator to fit in his 1929 Ford Roadster project.

Learn how replace lower and upper rear control arms. Read up on racer Steve's A-body control arm replacement and the bushings included kit he recommends.

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.