Brakes & Suspension

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wheel alignment is important. No secret, but why do so many people ignore it? That’s a good question. Here’s a case-in-point: I went to a couple of different car shows […]

Anyone who’s worked around automotive suspensions will tell you that, after installing a new set of coil springs, you should allow some time for the springs to “settle” into their […]