One thing that has become very evident when browsing through the latest rodding magazines is that there is no shortage of options regarding suspensions for your rodding project. Various advertisers feature their latest fancy complete independent set-ups, while car features cover a combination of both the latest and greatest vs. traditional styles of suspensions. Which ones are the best? How hard are they to install, and how much is it going to cost?
In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system. It thoroughly explores both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket independent front and rear suspension setups. No matter what design a reader may be considering for his own car, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis delivers a wealth of information on the pros and cons of all systems available.
Whether you end up building a traditional or retro rod and stick with a conventional system, go high-tech and get the latest and greatest, or decide on a hybrid somewhere in between, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis will guide you through the process of choosing, installing, and enjoying your hot rod's suspension.
One thing that has become very evident when browsing through the latest rodding magazines is that there is no shortage of options regarding suspensions for your rodding project. Various advertisers feature their latest fancy complete independent set-ups, while car features cover a combination of both the latest and greatest vs. traditional styles of suspensions. Which ones are the best? How hard are they to install, and how much is it going to cost?
In How to Build Hot Rod Chassis, highly regarded hot rodding author Jeff Tann covers everything enthusiasts need to know about designing and building their new chassis and suspension system. It thoroughly explores both factory and aftermarket frames, modified factory solid-axle suspensions, and aftermarket independent front and rear suspension setups. No matter what design a reader may be considering for his own car, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis delivers a wealth of information on the pros and cons of all systems available.
Whether you end up building a traditional or retro rod and stick with a conventional system, go high-tech and get the latest and greatest, or decide on a hybrid somewhere in between, How to Build Hot Rod Chassis will guide you through the process of choosing, installing, and enjoying your hot rod's suspension.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Hot-Rod Chassis Modifications
Early Hot-Rod Transmission Selections
Build or Buy a Hot-Rod Chassis?
Crossmember Installation
Installing a Universal Power-Brake Assembly
1935 and Later Chassis
Total Cost Involved Engineering Chassis Selections
Detailing a 1940 Ford Chassis
Detailing a 1931 Ford Chassis
Tools
Chapter 2: Solid Front Axle Suspensions
Installing a Posies Dropped-Front-Axle Kit and Wilwood Disc Brakes
Installing a Unisteer System on a Model A Chassis
Chapter 3: Independent Front Suspensions
Corvair System
Jaguar System
Opel System
Mustang II System
Installing a Heidts Economy Mustang II IFS System
Installing a Total Cost Involved Engineering 1933–1934 Ford IFS
Chapter 4: Solid Rear Axle Suspensions
Installing a Posies Rear Spring Kit in a 1933–1934 Ford Chassis
Installing a Heidts Triangulated Four-Link Suspension System
Chapter 5: Independent Rear Suspensions
Jaguar System
Corvette System
Kugel System
Heidt System
Picture Gallery of Independent-Rear-Suspension Systems
Source Guide