Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling

Independent Front Suspension System Upgrade Choices

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

What Axle Kit to Use?

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

Solid Axle Front Suspension Options

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.

Micro Sprint Front Axle Squaring

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.

Assembling a Sprint Car Front Axle

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.

Suspension Front Solid Axle Design

Speedway Motors employee Steve L. takes a few minutes to talk about the various straight axle and radius rod options available at Speedway Motors.

Speedway Tech Talk - Solid Axle Basics

Today on our 410 sprint car, the guys are assembling the front axle. The process can be a bit messy, but the finished product is so worth it!

Front Axle Assembly - 410 Sprint Car Build

Quick change rears have been around since the 1940s and while many are familiar with them, to others they’re a mystery we’ll help explain

What is a Quick Change Rear End and How Does It Work

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.

Solid Axle Choices for Your Traditional Hot Rod

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Sport Compact Axles

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