GM’s G-Body factory platform originally featured a wishbone A-arm, coil spring, and shock absorber in the front. In the rear, it contained a coil spring and shock absorber. This was considered the standard for rear-wheel drive at the time. But now that suspensions have been modernized, updating your G-Body’s suspension can change your whole ride experience. Below, we’ve outlined the most effective tips for updating these classic cars. Update to coilovers….
If you own a classic muscle car from General Motors from the late 50’s on up to the 1980’s you know how great these cars are. Looking to make your ride even better? Check out our new Road Comp Series bolt-on coilover kits. Watch Our New Video Below Made in the U.S.A., Aldan American coilovers are fully adjustable for maximum performance and on road comfort. Aldan Road Comp coilovers are…
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…
Black Betty is the name of this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. This Cutlass owned by Scott A. out of Texas is equipped with our GM Road Comp Series coilovers. Upgraded suspension with the wheel and tire setup create a show-stopping stance built to handle. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcSvesAmn8/ This classic Oldsmobile has plenty of power and can be seen on the road and at local autocross events. Equipped with Part # AB2FMS shown below…
Rick’s Turbo Buick Gets a new set of coilovers Rick from Auto Centric Media owns this original Buick Grand National. This Buick has a 3.8 L SFI turbo and new suspension to help keep that horsepower on the ground. Our Aldan American G-body Road Comp series coilovers are installed on all four corners of this Grand National keeping the stance set and the ride quality smooth going down the road….
An LS3 in a Chevy Pacer? That is exactly what Phil and Susan of Brea, California did to their beautiful 1978 AMC Pacer. The Pacer is a real sleeper with 430 horsepower. The body, and interior are stock and the paint is a respray of the original factory color, Golden Ginger Metallic. It has a 6.2L LS3 E-rod “Connect & Cruise” Motor with a 4L65e transmission. Originally with a 304cu…
Road Comp Series Suspension Kits are now available for the 1958-1970 Impala, Biscayne, Caprice, and other full size GM cars. Made in the U.S.A. Aldan full size suspension kits include everything you need to fully convert your front, factory suspension to adjustable coilover shocks and springs with adjustable rear shock absorbers. Road Comp Series suspension kits include ride height adjustable coilovers that allow up to 0.0-2.0″ inches of lowering capabilities…
Calculating Coil Spring Rates? Corner weights are key. Read on here. If you’re looking to setup your car or truck with coilovers, give our team at Aldan a call 310-834-7478. Our team has been setting up chassis and determining spring rates for drag cars, custom chassis, as well as stock and modified cars and trucks for over four decades. To be 100% accurate in determining the spring rate you’ll need…
See our Top 10 Instagram build pics from 2018. We saw a lot of trucks, muscle cars and one off creations running Aldan coilovers, shocks and springs this year. Here are some of our favorites. 1.@c5_madmax 2. @626chevelle X @oneoffridesgarage 3.@american_tuning_style 4.@montecarlo4sho 5.@sevenchevys 6.@brace_30 7.@Fitec_efi [email protected] [email protected]_392 10. @trouble1991 If you have an Aldan equipped ride, or if you’ve got a build in the works or if you’re looking to make…
If you have a classic GM A-Body or G-Body car we have a full line of bolt on coilover suspension upgrades designed to lower and achieve new levels of handling with your classic muscle car. Chevelle, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Grand National, GTO owners and more (Buick, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet & Pontiac) now have a all in one solution to bolt on coilovers for the perfect stance and added handling performance…
