Classic Chevy cars have had a few interesting suspension designs. Before the double wishbone-style IFS (Independent Front Suspension) design we all know and love became a thing, there were two other ...
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’ ...
During the preseason annual inspection of our '69 Dodge Dart, we noticed that both of the lower control arm bushings were torn. The drag race season was approaching rapidly, and, as a result, our ...
The Corvette has always been America’s sports car. That said, you can imagine our initial impression of the 1953-’62 (C1) Corvette’s suspension system, which is rather archaic. The Corvette was the ...
Original suspension bushes are long-lasting on the Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport, assuming the vehicle is driven normally, on normal roads. Hard driving and off-roading will shorten their life.
Last month we discussed the basic design characteristics and behaviors as they relate to a double-triangulated four-link rear suspension. We talked about component locations, physical constraints, and ...