Back in the '60s, straight-axle cars started popping up at dragstrips all over the country, as racers found using this trick helped get weight on the poor gripping rear tires of the time so they'd ...

Suspensions, suspensions, suspensions! Sometimes it seems like the only tech stories we do here at CLASSIC TRUCKS are chassis and suspension related. Then again, there's good reason for our bias. Most ...

After getting a great deal on an old 1970s-era K5 Blazer, we wanted to get it outfitted for a little more off-roading than this old Chevy might have seen in its previous life. We had some 35-inch Pit ...

Explaining split wishbones, hairpins, four-bars, dropped axles—and choosing the best setup for your traditional hot rod. Hot rods have gone through all kinds of trends over the past 80 years, but many ...

Whether independent front suspension (IFS) or a solid axle setup is better for off-roading depends on how you plan to use your off-road vehicle. A solid axle has advantages if your off-road adventures ...