Hudson Alignment Shims and Spacers

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.

Sending your straight axle street rod to the alignment shop can be expensive, but if you have the right tools you can do it yourself in your own garage.

Before you decide to align the frontend of your street rod or race car, it's important to learn some of the basics first. We can help diagnose common handling issues and teach you the differences between camber, caster, and toe.

This guide will help you choose the best heim joints or rod ends for your application and explains the differences between each design.

Follow this visual guide on installing spacer rings for Buick style finned brake drums to help center the drum on the hub. Learn some tips on using old and new parts for the installation.

In this tech article, we show you how to measure the working angles on your drive shaft to ensure long life out of your U-joints.

Hose & Fitting

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.

Tim M. has tried to stay true to the vintage route, but sometimes, exceptions must be made. For example, the original oiling system's paper element and canister are functional, but an upgraded system will be more reliable.

Resident Tech Expert Tim M. talks about the decision to use traditional hydraulic or friction shocks on his '29 roadster project, along with some of the obstacles he was faced with while doing so.