suspension

The Ridetech StreetGrip suspension was one of the most talked-about new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November. You can find out what all the buzz was about by reading this article, but the Cliff’s Notes version of the story is the complete suspension package brings modern handling to classic muscle cars. Ridetech offers the StreetGrip suspension

“Hey, I bought some new shocks from you, but one of them doesn’t seem to work.” “This new shock only has hydraulic action in one direction.” These are common concerns the shock experts at KYB hear from customers after they buy new shocks. According to the KYB guys, it can take some convincing to assure the customers

In this video, KONI’s Lee Grimes will show you how to properly install KONI strut insert performance dampers made to fit inside your factory OEM strut housing, for when a complete KONI strut isn’t available for your particular application. You can watch the nearly six-minute video here, which will take you step by step through

The fifth-generation Chevy Camaro suffers from chassis flex and wheel hop, much like most modern muscle cars, according to Hotchkis Sport Suspension. Under hard acceleration, like in drag racing, the stock rear subframe will move, causing hook-up problems due to low traction and stability. Hotchkis’ Chassis Max Brace can help solve that problem because it

LAS VEGAS, NV — Among the sea of new products introduced at the 2014 SEMA Show, was the new Six-Link System for Mopar A-Bodies from QA1 Precision Products–a bolt-in suspension system which replaces the factory leaf springs in Pro Touring and street cars. The kits include QA1’s brand-new four-way adjustable shocks and a sway bar, Panhard

Thinking about upgrading your suspension? Watch this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn the basic differences between stock OEM control arms and aftermarket tubular control arms for your car or truck’s front suspension. The Summit Racing crew will go over the differences in control arm design and explain the benefits of upgrading to tubular

In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic differences between shocks and struts. Struts are similar to shocks in that they dampen road vibrations; however, they are a structural part of your vehicle’s suspension. A shock requires a upper and lower control arm to hold the front wheel hub. A strut

Z.G. Lexington, KY Q: I suspect it’s time to replace my shocks, but I’m not sure. I inspected them and I found no leaks. I also performed an old-school “bounce test,” and the car seemed to come to a rest reasonably quick. Any tips on diagnosing worn shocks and struts? A: Shock and strut wear