Fast Forward: Pushing our Chevy C10 into the new century with Aldan American Coilovers, POL suspension parts and front disc brakes
By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson When the first Chevy C10 pickups hit the road back in 1960, they offered a great way to hall hay – and maybe some passengers. Equipped with GM’s classic A-arm suspension, tube shocks and four-wheel drum brakes, they bore little resemblance to the performance suspensions offered on their cars. Now, thanks to parts offered by Aldan American, Performance Online and…
1988 – 1998 Chevrolet C1500: A Decade of Great Chevy Trucks
The Chevrolet C1500 pickup truck was one of the most popular vehicles on American roads during the 1990s. Produced from 1988 to 1998, this versatile truck was available in various body styles and configurations, making it a popular choice for personal and commercial use. Nicknamed OBS (Old Body Style) after the introduction of its Silverado successor, the 1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 remains a beloved and iconic truck to this day. Development…
1967-1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup – A Major Step Toward the Modern Truck
With the second-generation 1967-1972 Chevrolet C Series, the company took another significant step in transforming the pickup truck. It altered perceptions of a pickup from a basic work tool for farmers and ranchers to a comfortable dual-purpose vehicle that can be driven for everything from hauling hay to daily trips around town. 1967-1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup – A Major Step Toward the Modern Truck With the second-generation 1967-1972 Chevrolet C…
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…
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…
Black Friday, Our Biggest Sale of the Year is Coming!
Sale starts 11/20/20 and ends 11/30/20 @ Midnight Looking for that perfect gift this holiday season? We’ve got you and your ride covered with new coilovers, shocks and suspension kits! This holiday season at Aldan American, we’re offering additional savings on our latest bolt-on suspension upgrades for your build. Use promo code SAVE10 when checking out at www.aldanamerican.com to save 10% off on select coilover, shocks, apparel and suspension upgrades. Sale starts…
Driving Line Top 5 Truck Styles for Your Pickup – Featuring Pro-Touring Trucks at Aldan American
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…
3 Suspension Upgrades for your Chevy C10 Truck
If you’re building or driving a 1963-1987 Chevrolet C10 and looking to upgrade your suspension, here’s a couple options your can order and install over the weekend. C10 Adjustable Shocks If your truck is stock, lowered or running air bags, a good set of adjustable shocks will make the world of difference with your coil springs or airbags. The benefit of adjustable shocks is that you gain the option to…
Wolf’s Garage C10 hits the streets of Los Angeles
The crew at Wolf’s garage built one heck of a C10 for SEMA. Check out the latest pics of their C10 and their new clothing line in this post. The classic C10 Wolfs Garage built for SEMA 2018 has been on the road all spring and summer. This custom C10 pickup features our TrueLine Series adjustable shock absorbers along with a full Choppin Block chassis with custom airbag suspension.https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsJY0WFPjG/To top…
TrueLine C10 Adjustable Shock Absorbers
If you’re looking to replace your C10 shocks, check out our new TruLine shock kits here. The 1963-1987 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 chassis offer a unlimited options for customization and performance upgrades. Whether you have a full air bag chassis, or are looking to replace old OEM C10 shocks, Aldan has you covered. Our new line of single adjustable, TruLine series shock absorbers come with everything you need to…