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 ...

One of the few beauties of being alive in 2024 is it’s easier than ever to achieve the dream of a classic muscle car with modern performance. Aftermarket companies are slinging all manner of bolt-on ...

In its day, the suspension under a first-gen Camaro was pretty good and, by 1960s standards, offered decent handling. It even responded well to modifications popular back in the day. But even a Camaro ...

My 1969 Dodge Charger has been my trusted warhorse for a long time now as a daily driver here in the hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s a far cry from a nimble canyon carver, but I’ve done ...

One of the pioneers in the aftermarket suspension business is Gary Heidt. In 1985 Heidts Hot Rods opened for business. Housed in a 700-square-foot garage, today the enterprise that still carries his ...

There are a million good reasons to upgrade the suspension on any classic truck, but especially those equipped with a straight-axle, parallel-leaf frontend. These suspension designs are archaic at ...