Suspension Evolution Installing Aldan American coil over suspension on 1988-96 Corvettes By Cam Benty The C4 Corvette was state of the art for its time. With fiberglass transverse leaf springs and aluminum A-arms front and back, it was a technological leap forward for the Corvette platform. Today, these cars offer a great bang for the buck with supreme affordability and solid performance. Aldan American’s engineering team knows just how exhilarating…
Road Comp Series, 1988-1996 Corvette (C4), Rear Coilover Kit Road Comp Series coilover kits are now available from Aldan American for the 1988-1996 Chevrolet Corvette. Made in the U.S.A., Road Comp Series coilover kits offer a bolt-on design and include everything you need to convert your factory rear suspension to adjustable coilovers. Aldan kits offer stock height to 2.0” of lowering. Bolt-On & GO! Check out our C4 Coilover Kits Here….
Tanya Toothman from West Covina, CA visited us at the Aldan Shock Lab and got the full Aldan American Treatment with new coilovers for her 1989 C4 Corvette. When Tanya’s not on the track, she runs a construction company. Tanya’s passion for killer cars and track days started at a young age. Around 5 years old she started going to the Pamona Drags with her dad. Recently, Tanya joined The…
In 1997, Chevy made a break from the previous generation, the C4, with a new Corvette redesigned from the inside out. The exciting C5 was a beautiful and powerful Corvette that would become a legend and pave the way for more powerful Corvettes. The first C5 came standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and there was an available 6-speed manual tranny. It delivered on style, sophistication and performance. The curvy…
The R&D team was hard at work developing new products. The 88-96 front C4 Corvette Coilover Kits are here! Shop C4 coilovers here! Corvettes have always been a fan favorite at Aldan American. Check out our Aldan Road Comp Series coilover kits if you have a 1989-1996 C4 Vette and are looking to lower your stance to perfection. Our Road Comp Series Coilovers Are: Adjustable Ride Height: 0.0-2.0 in. Lowered…
In March 1955, Chevrolet launched an entirely new series of trucks and pickups—they were advertised as “Task Force” trucks—and Chevy was determined to give the public vehicles for whatever tasks they had. So, they rolled out an innovative Task Force pickup to catch the eye of new and more buyers: the Cameo Carrier. With the Task Force trucks, Chevy was rolling out something that drove better, felt better and looked…
The “Third Character”: The Classic Corvette You don’t have to be “older” to appreciate the fact that the Chevy Corvette was a huge part of the show Route 66, which debuted on October 7, 1960, and ran through March of 1964. You could say it was the car that made the show. But for all Corvette fans—especially those who love the classic Corvettes of the early 1960s—there’s nothing cooler than…
The Complete Guide to Car and Truck Suspension Parts Often overlooked, but one of the most crucial systems within a car or truck is suspension. The suspension is responsible for how effectively a vehicle responds to road obstacles, challenging road conditions and other hazards. On-road examples of this include but are not limited to: potholes, uneven pavement, banked turns and speed bumps. The suspension plays a critical role by softening…
Which is Better: Lowering Springs or Coilovers? Recently acquire or build the car or truck of your dreams? Wheel gap or lack of suspension performance got you down? There are many solutions, but let’s focus on the top two here. Let’s define the best options for you to get the stance and handling performance you’re looking for. What Are Lowering Springs? If you’re changing your wheel or tire size, or…
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