Front Engine Dragster Leaf Spring Blocks

In the 1950's and 60's, front engine dragsters were the fastest cars on the track. Then, they disappeared almost overnight. Here's the story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of the slingshot dragster.

This beautiful veteran of the early 70's dragster wars was built by three brothers in a one-car garage in small town Iowa.

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

Speedway Street Tech Kevin goes over the install of the TCI 1949-54 Chevy Car Rear Leaf Spring Kit on his '54 BelAir sedan.

Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.

Learn how to mount a traditional transverse rear leaf spring. These tips will help the installation run smoothly and successfully.

Click to learn about split wishbone, hairpin radius rod, and four bar suspensions. Learn the history and difference between these solid axle suspension designs.

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.

Incorporating a Model A rear cross member and a high arc stock spring into a roadster build.

Next on the to-do list was removing the rear axle assembly (aka the rear end).