Chassis and Suspension Articles

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

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

In this Tech Tip, John helps a customer troubleshoot his heavy steering in his project.

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer question about the versatility of one of our steering columns and its potential uses.

Tired of those nasty, sticky indicator levers on you GM steering column? Resurrect them with Speedway Motors' Column Dress-up Kit, reviewed here by one of our own employees!

Sending your straight axle street rod to the alignment shop can be expensive, but if you have the right tools you can do it yourself in your own garage.

If you're upgrading to an ididit tilt steering column, you'll need the dimensions of the column to make sure it fits. Click here for dimensional drawings of ididit's 4 different column designs.

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 responds to a customer question about the rod end angle on his Model A 4-Bar Suspension Kit.

This guide will help you choose the best heim joints or rod ends for your application and explains the differences between each design.