AdventureStang
In December 2020 the McCullough family started out on an adventure of a lifetime. Drew, Mia and their toddler, Turner, began road tripping across the US in a classic ’67 Mustang. Leading up to the trip, Drew and Mia had always discussed getting out of their comfort zone, but few people have the courage to drop everything and travel cross country. There were two turning points that lead them on…
Jeff Smith’s Garage – Installing Coilovers on a 1966 Chevelle
Our friend Jeff Smith of Jeff Smith’s Garage has launched a new YouTube channel featuring automotive how-to’s, tech and full build features. If you’ve ever read the pages of Hot Rod Magazine or Car Craft – Jeff Smith has contributed his car-know how and expertise to these titles and more for decades. In Jeff’s latest how-to video, Jeff Smith updates his 1966 Chevelle chassis with Aldan American, Road Comp Series…
NEW! ALDAN AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
We’ve moved! Our new Aldan American headquarters is now located 11 mins down the road in Signal Hill, California. We’re moved in and our production, shipping and sales teams are up and running 100% and here to serve you and your suspension needs! New Address for Aldan American: 2675 TEMPLE AVE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Get Directions: Google Maps Link Our phone line will remain at 310-834-7478, and our contact…
Talking ’Bout Your S197 Mustang Generation
Here is a look at some special Mustangs that were part of the fifth generation, 2005–2014. The fifth generation of Mustangs brought the brand back to life in an exciting way. It had been given the code name “S197”—what that meant, or indicated, was that the Mustang was shifting to a new rear-wheel-drive platform, called a “D2C,” which stood for “D-class 2-door coupe.” According to the experts, that new platform…
1973: A New Generation of Chevy Trucks, and Their First Dually
As 1972 was drawing to a close, an entirely new lineup of Chevy pickups was raring to drive right smack into the public’s eye…and pickup history. Here’s a rewind back to that time, some 48 years ago! The years may have flown, but Chevy pickup enthusiasts and collectors recall these trucks like it was yesterday. That’s because Chevy pickups had never looked like that, looked so good and offered as…
88-98 Chevy Road Comp Series
Aldan American’s Garrett provides a breakdown of the 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC Trucks, front and rear coilover conversion kit at the Aldan Shock Lab. The Aldan American Road Comp Series coilovers are on both the front and the rear of this Chevy. The Road Comp coilovers offers an adjustable right height as well as 11 settings of adjustment for rebound. Learn about options to convert your classic C1500 Chevrolet or…
New! 88-96 C4 Corvette Coilover Kits
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…
Classic Convertible Muscle Cars: The Rare Gems of 1966–1969
Muscle cars from the ’60s are cool and somewhat rare to begin with. Here’s a look at five fantastic American muscle cars that came with the top down and made some noise along the way. 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II 426 “Street” Hemi. Around that time, NASCAR® came up with a ruling that any engine on a NASCAR track had to be available to any consumer who happened to walk into…
AXS 2008-2018 Challenger Lowering Springs
If you’re looking for Dodge Challenger front and rear lowering springs – Aldan American has the right set up to help you get the stance you’ve always wanted. Welcome to the Aldan Shock Lab – In this episode Garret at Aldan American, walks you through our options to convert your SRT, Hellcat, Dodge Demon, or any Hemi equipped Dodge Challenger to lowering springs. The Aldan American 2008-2018 Dodge Challenger –…
Before the El Camino or the Apache Fleetside Pickup, There Was the Cameo Carrier
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…