Willys Hot Rod Control Arms

There is certainly more than one way to get your project's ride height or stance where you want it and we provide a brief overview of the options in this buyer's guide on lowering products.

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.

Project Chevelle undergoes front suspension upgrades to minimize feeling every dip and bump in the road. Josh S. walks through the install and quick overview of the tubular control arms and G comp spindles.

Learn how replace lower and upper rear control arms. Read up on racer Steve's A-body control arm replacement and the bushings included kit he recommends.

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.

Learn how to fabricate stamped steel boxed control A arms . This process increases the rigidity of control arms while also reducing flex for peak performance.

Looking for a cost effective way to upgrade the front of your car? This article shows the steps to replace upper and lower stock control arms with tubular control arms for added suspension strength.

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

Now that the control arms have been replaced on Jeff's 1967 Chevelle, the next step is to prep the control arms for use with coil-overs. See how to apply shock absorber mounts and the steps it takes to complete this conversion.

Next up is the suspension on Jeff's 1967 Chevelle project. Learn how to properly disassemble and remove components, such as the spindles and brakes. See tips on replacing the control arm bushings and using the right tools to get the job done.