Studebaker Hot Rod Shock Mounting Hardware

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.

These are the specifications for the alternator and A/C brackets from Bill's Hot Rod Company available at Speedway Motors.

Nice graphic courtesy of Bills Hot Rod Company about which of thier Power Steering brackets will work with which water pumps, on both small block and big block Chevy engines.

Kevin W. walks through each step of installing a new alternator bracket on a 454 Big Block Chevy.

Directions on how to properly mock up your ride height using Speedway Motors coilover shock ride height mockup tool. See tips on positioning the links and brackets correctly.

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

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.

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.

We all need a little help from time to time. In this case, we had a grill shell on a 1946 Chevrolet Truck that could use some stiffening. Ride along as Heath installs support rods and rod brackets.

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.