In our October 2013 issue we installed a killer Heidts Pro G independent rear suspension (IRS) into a clean 1956 Bel Air. The IRS not only looks cool and exotic, it actually functions—and functions ...

Fox Mustangs are legendary, but they aren’t known for sharp handling. So, we are upgrading our ’93 GT with a Maximum ...

In corners, it had the handling characteristics of a refrigerator/freezer. To parallel park, you needed a forklift. A trip across country to the HOT ROD Super Nationals was in the planning, and for it ...

The way a hot rod’s drivetrain performs is arguably the vehicle’s most important element. In many cases, horsepower, torque, and “what the engine is doing” are the hot topics of most car guys’ ...

Driving on worn struts actually costs you more because the unchecked bouncing destroys your tires and quickly wears out other expensive suspension components like ball joints, control arm bushings, ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...