Oldsmobile Shock Rod Ends

How to remove shock rod end and install bump rubber/bump cup.

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

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. talks about shock ends.

Today, we're following along as Jason Martin builds the Pro Shocks for our sprint car and installs them. There's lots to learn from this episode!

In this budget build, a GM rear end is upgraded in order to hold 400+ HP. See how spherical bushings are replaced in a used 8.5” GM 10 bolt rear end.

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.

An outline of different types of AFCO small body shocks and the functionality of how they work.

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.

Choosing the right suspension products when building your street rod or custom car. A step by step on how to determine which parts are needed for installation, how to calculate the spring rate and other helpful tips along the way.

Kyle Vanover explains the results of tires rubbing on shocks. Check out this video and give the Speedway Motors Shock Tech department a call for assistance.