Studebaker Rat Rod Driveline and Axles

In this Tech Tip, a returning customer asks for advice on building a front suspension kit for his Model A rat rod.

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.

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.

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.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

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.

Eagle Motorsports, Inc. put together a how-to video on installing their Stallard SST Rear Axle Assembly.

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

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

Eagle Motorsports, Inc. put together a how-to video on installing their Stallard SST Front Axle Assembly.