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1978 Camaro Front Suspension and Brake Upgrade

Jeff Huneycutt

By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author There’s no doubt that when it comes to the second-gen Camaro, the early years are by far...

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Comparing 7/8- and 15/16-inch Master Cylinder

Taylor Kempkes

By Taylor Kempkes - Images by the Author We humans are great at adapting; it might be one of our greatest gifts, but it also...

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How to Adjust Steering Geometry to Achieve Proper Toe

In The Garage Media Staff

By Tony Thacker - Images by the Author Bumpsteer is one of those automotive terms that everybody uses but few understand. Luckily for us, our...

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How to Ensure Proper Pushrod Length in Your Brake Booster

Jeff Smith

Hot rodding is all about improving the breed. It might be a move like dumping those spindly, 9.5-inch drum brakes on a 1966 Chevelle...

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How to Fabricate Custom Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author Plumbing all the different fluid systems in a custom vehicle can be a daunting task. Determining the...

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Replacing the Vacuum Booster With Hydro-Boost

Barry Kluczyk

By Barry Kluczyk - Images by the Author Confident stopping power is a must in a high-performance Chevy. In addition to big rotors and multi-piston...

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1972 Nova Disc Brake Upgrade

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss - Videography by Ryan Foss Productions With all the options available today there are some critical questions...

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1972 Chevy Nova Suspension Upgrade

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Ryan Foss When the team at Eddie Motorsports set out to build a 1972 Chevy Nova to display at...

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Replacing the Rear Trailing Arms on a 1964 Chevelle

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author The rear suspension of a 1964 Chevelle four-door cruiser had gone 60 years without major maintenance,...

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Upgrading a 1964 Chevelle with tubular control arms

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author It was time to replace the factory control arms on the front our 1964 Chevelle, so...

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How to Rebuild C3 Corvette Brake Calipers on a Budget

Jeff Huneycutt

By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author The whole point of turning wrenches on your own car is to experience the satisfaction of getting...

A Guide to Steel Wheels for Chevy Cruisers and Muscle Cars

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author Tires and wheels are the number one way to personalize a car. The Big Three manufacturers...

Proper Method to Bending and Flaring Brake Lines

Barry Kluczyk

By Barry Kluczyk - Photography by the Author There’s something very satisfying about precisely routed custom hard lines. They convey a high degree of detail,...

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How to Install Wilwood’s Drum-to-Disc and Tandem Master Cylinder Kit

Ron Ceridono

1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade Part 2 By Ron Ceridono - Photography by the Author Missed Part One? See it here: 1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade It’s...

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1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By the Author One of the common upgrades made to improve the stopping ability of a drum brake–equipped Chevrolet is...

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Installing a Flaming River Steering Column in a TKX-Swapped 1969 Nova

Taylor Kempkes

By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author Have you ever embarked on a big project like a suspension overhaul or engine swap and got...

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The Ongoing Evolution of Drag Racing Tires

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author Although drag racing is simple in nature, there are many factors that go into a successful...

Bubbles Up

Jeff Smith

Why the Simple Act of Bench Bleeding a Master Cylinder is Important By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author In the world of high-performance driving,...

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Suspension Upgrade: Aldan’s Coilover Kits for C2 and C3 Corvettes and Full-Size Chevys

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography by the Author Hot rodders and racers of all sorts have long understood the advantages to coilover suspension: the spring...

Back to Basics

Tommy Lee Byrd

Keeping Drum Brakes in Service is Simple and Affordable By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author Drum brakes have been around for more than...

Differential Dissidence

Ryan Manson

Assembling a 9-Inch Rearend for an LS-Powered Tri-Five By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author When it comes to upgrading a vintage vehicle to a...

A Turn in the Right Direction

Ryan Manson

Power Steering for Tri-Five Chevys By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author When it comes to upgrading and modernizing a classic Chevy, one of the...

When Every Inch Counts

Jason Lubken

Offset Fix on the 1958-64 Chevy Chassis By Jason Lubken Photography by the Author Stance is everything. It’s a tricky subject, too. Suspension isn’t easy on...

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Reducing the Wallow of a Wagon

Ryan Manson

Brake and Suspension Upgrades Make a Handier Handyman By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author When Bruce Valley originally dropped off his '57 Chevy Handyman...

ONE FOR THE ROAD

Ron Ceridono

A Station Wagon Built for the Long Haul By Ron Ceridono With Jerry Dixey - Photography by Dana Srbinovich & Jerry Dixey Almost everyone who grew...

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Improving the Breed

Cam Benty

C5-C6 Corvette Suspension Upgrade By Cam Benty - Photography by the Author Without question, the Corvette has been the best-handling American performance car for over six...

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Bring Up the Rear

Jeff Smith

A Simple Overview of Rear Suspension Design From Leaf Springs to IRS By Jeff Smith - Photography by Jeff Smith and the Manufacturers When it comes...

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Dragstrip Shock Tuning

Jeff Smith

Notes for Shock Setting in Drag Racing Application By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author At some point trips to the dragstrip became more about...

The Chassis Refresh

In The Garage Media Staff

Giving a Well-Worn, 42-year-old Chassis a New Lease on Life By Jeff Huneycutt - Photography by the Author In a perfect world, every car build starts...

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Easy and Affordable Brake Upgrade for a ’70s Nova

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author When you’re dealing with a budget beater, it’s hard to justify dumping tons of money into...

Don’t Roll With It

Jeff Smith

Antiroll Bar Tech: Where Bigger Isn’t Always Better By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author Everybody wants a car that handles well. Any new car...

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Canyon Carver Part 2

Chuck Vranas

Part 2: Third-Gen Camaro Rear Suspension and Brakes and Rearend Upgrade By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author Missed Part 1? Catch Up Here: Part...

Refining the Ride

Rodney Bauman

Suspension Upgrades for Them Ol’ Tri-Fives By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author Why is “Guardrail” Willie Martin smiling? Well, it likely has a...

Beauty Really is More Than Skin Deep

Ron Ceridono

MetalWorks Updates an Iconic Corvette By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Chadly Johnson Eugene, Oregon, is noteworthy for a variety of reasons: it’s home to the...

Canyon Carver

Chuck Vranas

Part 1: Third-Gen Camaro Suspension and Brake Upgrade–The Front By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author Back in the day when GM unveiled the third-generation...

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Twice as Nice

Jeff Smith

Uncovering the Mysteries of Single- and Double-Adjustable Shocks and Why You Need Them By Jeff Smith - Photography by the Author and the Manufacturers When the...

Making Great Cars Better

Ron Ceridono

Brake and Suspension Upgrade for GM A-Bodies By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Rob Fortier The ’60s were interesting times. The average new house was around...

A Clean Brake

Tommy Lee Byrd

Installing CPP Power Disc Brakes on a 1966 Chevy II By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author Braking systems changed a lot during the ’60s....

Control Freak

Tommy Lee Byrd

Upgrading a ’66 Chevy II with CPP’s MINI Sub-Frame and Control Arm Kit By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author Chevrolet had a good thing...

G-Body G-Machine

Jesse Kiser

We Improve Suspension Responsiveness and Adjustability With Bolt-On Coilovers From Aldan American By Jesse Kiser - Photography by the Author Since its completion, our ’82 Malibu Wagon...

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