What’s Better: Solid or Ventilated Discs in Your Brake System?
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
What’s Better: Aluminum or Iron Brake Calipers? A Quick Comparison
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Are My Brakes Stuck On Without Touching the Pedal?
I just bought a small block 1966 El Camino that has had some modifications with an engine swap and a front disc brake conversion. The guy who sold it to […]
Ladder Bars and Traction Bars: What’s the Difference?
Some folks tend to use the terms ladder bars and traction bars interchangeably. Both are traction aids, but there are some big differences in how they work and which will […]
Understanding the Different Types of Shock Absorbers—Plus the 7 Signs of Worn or Blown Shocks
If you read our earlier story on how to diagnose front suspension problems, you learned about some common suspension issues and, more importantly, how to fix them and what parts […]
How to Diagnose Front Suspension Shakes, Shimmies, or Noises—And What Parts Will Fix Them
Ever heard about “things that go bump in the night?” Well, if you’ve got an older car, truck, or SUV with a more than few thousand miles on it, you […]
How Alignment Settings Affect Driving Performance
Manufacturers establish alignment specifications for caster, camber, and toe angles to improve a vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency, and tire lifespan. If you make changes to your suspension, ride height, or […]
Video: Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Using Heat to Remove a Stubborn Suspension Bushing
If you’ve ever had to replace an old, worn-out stock suspension bushing, then you already know how big of a pain that process can be. Decades of use typically turns […]
10 Questions with Koni Performance Suspension Tuning Expert Lee Grimes
As much as we enjoy making big power on an engine dyno, keeping it pointed in the right direction is just as critical. So we sat down with our old […]
Getting Real (Shelby!) Traction on an Early Mustang with a Set of Traction Bars
Classic 1965-70 Mustang underpinnings were carryovers from the compact Falcon from which the Mustang’s platform was derived. The Mustang’s suspension system was rather crude even by 1960s standards because development […]