Category: Custom Chassis and Suspension

’96 Cobra Koni and Steeda components

Factory suspension is great for most drivers; but for some looking for that bit of extra stiffness and control; upgrades are a must. This Cobra has now got Koni struts and end links from Steeda for better handling.

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Differential Rebuild – ’03 Cobra with IRS

Customer brought in an ’03 Cobra complaining of backlash noise; disassembling the rear end showed the shims were worn creating a side to side slop as well as the backlash that was the original concern. Now rebuilding entire diff. 

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1965 Mustang Front End Noise Concerns

Customer brought in this beautiful ’65 Mustang that he recently purchased for concerns in relation to hearing what sounded like gravel in the front of the car. Discovered some loose front wheel bearings and brake pad shift were to blame. Currently remedying these issues and we should have it back on the road again soon!

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1951 Ford Panel Suspension Airbag Issues

We received this beautiful 1951 Ford Panel this morning.  She was towed in last night because the front airbag suspension would not inflate.  After a thorough inspection we found one of the compressor solenoid vent valves was stuck open.  We disassembled the solenoid, cleaned up the valve and reassembled it, and up, up, and away […]

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Chevy box van rear brakes

We get a little of everything through here; this ’99 Chevy chassis box van came in with a customer complaint of a leak coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Customer approved for rear brake shoes and axle seal replacements; resulting in a leak and squeak free rear end.

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2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Torque Arm Installation

This Mach 1 was here recently for front suspension upgrades; and now today it came in for a torque arm installation. This essentially turns a four link suspension setup which the vehicle comes with into a three link suspension removing 25 pounds and stiffening up the rear suspension providing better control.

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