Tech - Steering, Brakes, & Suspension - ACP
1972 Chevy Nova Suspension Upgrade
                    By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by Ryan Foss
When the team at Eddie Motorsports set out to build a 1972 Chevy Nova to display at...                
            Replacing the Rear Trailing Arms on a 1964 Chevelle
                    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,...                
            Upgrading a 1964 Chevelle with tubular control arms
                    By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author
It was time to replace the factory control arms on the front our 1964 Chevelle, so...                
            How to Rebuild C3 Corvette Brake Calipers on a Budget
                    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
                    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
                    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,...                
            How to Install Wilwood’s Drum-to-Disc and Tandem Master Cylinder Kit
                    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...                
            1963 Corvette Disc Brake Upgrade
                    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...                
            Installing a Flaming River Steering Column in a TKX-Swapped 1969 Nova
                    By Taylor Kempkes   -   Photography by the Author
Have you ever embarked on a big project like a suspension overhaul or engine swap and got...                
            The Ongoing Evolution of Drag Racing Tires
                    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
                    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,...                
            Suspension Upgrade: Aldan’s Coilover Kits for C2 and C3 Corvettes and Full-Size Chevys
                    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
                    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
                    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
                    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
                    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...                
            Reducing the Wallow of a Wagon
                    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
                    A Station Wagon Built for the Long Haul
By Ron Ceridono With Jerry Dixey   -   Photography by Dana Srbinovich & Jerry Dixey
Almost everyone who grew...                
            Improving the Breed
                    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...                
            Bring Up the Rear
                    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...                
            Dragstrip Shock Tuning
                    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
                    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...                
            Easy and Affordable Brake Upgrade for a ’70s Nova
                    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
                    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...                
            Canyon Carver Part 2
                    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
                    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
                    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
                    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...                
            Twice as Nice
                    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
                    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
                    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
                    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
                    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...                
            Sometimes Basic is Best
                    Rebuilding a Chevelle’s Front Suspension with CPP
By Todd Ryden - Photography by the Author
We were wrapping up an oil change on our ’64 Chevelle not...                
            Camaro Corrections
                    Refreshing Our Camaro’s Steering and Brakes With Parts From Duralast
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By ACP Staff - Photography by ACP Staff
When Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in 1967 it...                
            COILOVER CONUNDRUM
                    IF THE QUESTION IS “HOW TO BEST UPDATE YOUR CHEVELLE’S SUSPENSION?” ALDAN’S GOT THE ANSWER!
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Nick Licata
One of the most...                
            Power Struggle
                    We Install a CPP Power Steering Conversion Kit on an Early Chevelle
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Horsepower and comfort don’t exactly go...                
            Discs and Assist
                    Improving the Stopping Performance of Your Chevelle
By Todd Ryden - Photography by the Author
There is one important thing you need to remember about driving original,...                
            Power Play
                    Harnessing the Power of a Second-Gen Camaro With an Upgraded Rearend, Suspension, and Brakes
Text and Photos by Chuck Vranas
0Regardless what model of Chevrolet performance...                
            
























































