Getting started The original Fairlane front shocks consisted of a conventional shock and spring mounted to the upper A-arm at the bottom and secured to the top via a stem and bushings on the top. Before disassembly, we want to measure the initial ride height. You want to take a baseline ride height measurement, so you have a set point on where your car is currently. This baseline measurement will…

“Hold AHN!” Aldan American got in the car with Valerie to upgrade her 1968 Fastback Mustang with the full Aldan Coilover treatment. This classic Mustang is setup with all the right suspension (Mustang II front clip and a full 4-link in the rear). The car had an old, worn out set of shocks and springs up front and an old set of coilovers on the rear with too soft of…

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…

Mustang and Suspension Overview Easily one of the most iconic model years of the first generation line up, the 1967 Mustang cemented itself in popular culture as instantly recognizable, from the Pony on the grill to the split tail lights, under the hood a windsor v8. Like the rest of the vehicle the suspension is undeniably late sixties. In the front a bottom wishbone and a tall shock tower at…

Imagine this scene and take a trip back in time: You’re at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2018, hanging around the Ford area, when you hear someone over a microphone say this: “Ladies and gentlemen, meet the original 1968 Mustang that Steve McQueen drove in the legendary Hollywood film Bullitt.” There isn’t a car enthusiast or collector, movie buff or Steve McQueen fan that doesn’t know what that car…

In Driving Line’s latest video, they take us through the newest trends in the lowered custom truck scene, walking us through the many different truck styles out there! Be sure to check out the video below to see Garrett share all about his ’71 Chevy C10. They reviewed five top lowered truck styles, by breaking them down into key elements and provided some background, to help those looking for some…

Checkout this ’65 Mustang get the Aldan American treatment. Viktor at Hansen Racing recently installed our Road Comp Series Coilover suspension kit on a 1965 Ford Mustang. Hansen Racing takes us through the process from start to finish on how to upgrade your suspension. If you’re looking for an easy step by step video watch as Viktor takes us through how to remove old shocks and coilovers and install new…

We have two immediate openings at Aldan American to join our team of suspension experts – located in Carson, California. Position One – Sales Team Candidates must have the following qualities: Positive attitude Professionalism Previous sales experience Drive Client focused Background in automotive a plus Duties within this role – Answering phones, writing and replying to emails, entering sales orders, providing sales support internally and externally Requirement: Must be within…

Driving a classic Ford or Mercury? Looking to get the most from your car’s suspension?  Take your ride to the next level with Aldan American Road Comp Series, Bolt-On Coilover Kits. Watch Our New Video Feature Below For Mustangs, Maverick’s, Fairlane’s, Falcon’s, Rachero’s and more – We now offer a full line of bolt-on coilover conversion kits designed for your classic Fordl or Mercury muscle car. Made in the U.S.A.,…

1950 Ford Zephyr – First use of MacPherson struts in production.