It wasn’t until the early 1950s that the two biggest American carmakers decided to roll out something that was a departure from the family sedan. In 1953, General Motors unveiled a prototype of a sports car…the Corvette. A little over a year later, Ford revealed their new sports car…the Thunderbird. Both cars were the epitome of cool and were unlike anything either manufacturer had ever rolled out on a showroom…

Have you seen the latest issue of Classic Truck Performance? Start off the new year right and catch up on everything you need to know in the the latest Classic Truck Performance. The Classic Truck Performance Magazine is going digital. The digital edition make it easier than ever before to get your fix on the latest and greatest in the classic truck world. In the January issue of Classic Truck Performance…

Have you seen the latest issue of Classic Truck Performance? The Classic Truck Performance Magazine is favorite read for the Aldan American team. Not only will you find the coolest builds but there’s always something to learn. In the December issue of Classic Truck Performance you’ll find all you need to know about Dropping’ It Ol’ School, Too: The OBS 5/7 Super Drop, the BedWoodX Pre-Finished Bed Wood Install, DIY F-100…

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…

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…

Have you seen the latest issue of Classic Truck Performance? In the October/November issue of Classic Truck Performance you’ll find all you need to know about batteries and alternators. Learn all about classic OBS 5/7 drops and bolt-in 9 inch rear ends for your C10. We think, the cover alone is reason enough to open up the latest issue…with their feature of an award winning 1958 Ford F-100 who could resist?…

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.,…

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…

 5 Ways to Modernize Your Classic Car Suspension  How can I Improve the drivability and performance of my classic car? Classic cars and trucks from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s had design, styling and engines that we still reference and use today in modern production vehicles. In the past, when it came to suspension upgrades, performance options were limited. With modern technology and with decades in suspension engineering improvements, we…

If you own or plan on building a classic American muscle car, you’ve got a ton of options to upgrade your suspension. We break it down into our Top 3 Suspension Upgrades you can do today. Muscle cars from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s are timeless classics that had great suspensions for the time. With advancements in technology, classic muscle car owners have the ability to bolt-on modern day suspension…