The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

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

While the independent front suspension design that was under the Chevrolet passenger cars from 1941 to 1948 was a relatively forward-thinking design since Ford was still using a solid front axle at ...

When it comes to lowering a lowrider to the pavement, hydraulic suspensions have been installed on mostly all lowriders traditionally now for over 50 years. When that era or history of custom-applied ...

Mid-century Chevys have been popular with the custom crowd ever since the first '49 models rolled off the assembly line. They were the basis for some of the most memorable customs of the '50s, ...

One of the most consistent things throughout the truck hobby is the fact that most hardcore enthusiasts—especially those who actually own pickups—typically are open to "modifying" their rigs at some ...

On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot points ...