Hot Rod Steering Drag Links

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

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 properly measure tie rods and drag links with step-by-step directions and a diagram for reference.

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.

We explain cross steering vs traditional steering linkage for Hot Rods, covering Corvair, Vega, F100 , Mustang, & Saginaw steering box set-ups.

We talk to Tim Matthews, curator of the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed, about his Model A project, the museum, and what it’s like to drive Dick Landy’s altered wheelbase Dodge.

Nice graphic courtesy of Bills Hot Rod Company about which of thier Power Steering brackets will work with which water pumps, on both small block and big block Chevy engines.

So you're just about finished on your front end and it's time to install the steering linkage! Speedway can show you how to properly measure for a Tie-rod or Drag-link to make sure steering is easy on your rod.

Tim talks about what options we have for hot rod shocks.

This year's Hot Rod Power Tour spanned 5 days across 5 cities from Tennessee to Indiana and we rode along with one of the craziest vintage Mail Trucks you can imagine!