Willys MB C6 Driveline and Axles

This year, the Speedway Motors SEMA booth will host Ron Ernsberger's radical Willys built by the Tin Man's Garage. It's a Hemi-powered hot rod with some classic street rod elegance thrown in, and there's much more going on here than meets the eye...

Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.

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.

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.

In this tech article, we show you how to measure the working angles on your drive shaft to ensure long life out of your U-joints.

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.

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

With the coil-overs attached, it is now time to make the Chevelle rear whole again. Follow along as Jeff installs a 9" third member and spline axles with a few tips on axle lengths and bolt patterns.

Learn how to bend and add 45 degree double flares to brake lines and fuel lines. We also cover some common types of automotive flares and useful tools for the job.