Midget Axles

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.

Read how to square the front axle in your Micro Sprint car. Learn about the importance of squaring, measurements to use, and important steps to follow.

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.

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.

How to Identify Your Rear Axle

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer request for our thoughts on an axle kit for his project.

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

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

We will show you the differences among traditional I-beam and tube axles and suspension designs used on hot rods; the differences between cross and traditional steering, measuring for springs, what spindles to choose, and much more.

The Speedway Motors Tech Team created a quick how-to on squaring the front axle of your open wheel race car.