Coil springs are a vital part of your car’s makeup. While we’ve recently talked a lot about shock absorbers, today, we’re diving into the small but mighty coil spring. These important parts also absorb shock and preserve the force between two connecting surfaces. That’s why you see them in many of our everyday items—from watches to toys to cars. In vehicles, they absorb the bumps from the road, but that’s not…
Are you thinking about getting new shock absorbers for your car, truck or SUV because it’s getting on in years, or considering replacing the shocks to get a different feel on the road? In either case, this is a good place to start, especially if you’re new to the topic. We’re going to go over the different types of shocks there are, give you an idea of what kind might…
The Dodge Viper has been a show stopper since it stepped out on the car scene in the early 90’s. Equipped with a V10 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, followed up with high performance tires and coilover suspension – The Viper is a legendary American sports car. The Gen 1 (1992-1995), Gen 2 (1996-2002) and Gen 3 (2003-2010) Dodge Vipers all were designed with a coilover based suspension. The coilovers that…
Which is Better: Lowering Springs or Coilovers? Recently acquire or build the car or truck of your dreams? Wheel gap or lack of suspension performance got you down? There are many solutions, but let’s focus on the top two here. Let’s define the best options for you to get the stance and handling performance you’re looking for. What Are Lowering Springs? If you’re changing your wheel or tire size, or…
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Overview video of Aldan American’s Striker Series, Double Adjustable coil over shocks. Striker Series coilover shocks are made in the USA and include all of the hardware you need to bolt onto your custom IFS, chassis or 4-link kit. “AS” shock models include polyurethane bushings with steel shock sleeves. “PAS” shock models include spherical bearings. Striker Series shocks are machined from light weight, high strength billet aluminum. Double adjustable shock…
A quick overview of Aldan American’s 2.5 inch, inside diameter black coilsprings. Aldan American coilsprings are made in the U.S.A and are designed to work with coilover shocks that require a 2.5″ ID coil spring. Made from high tensile, cold wound steel. Aldan coil springs are powdercoated a high gloss black for a long lasting show finish. Large selection of lengths and spring rates available.
Overview video of Aldan American’s Phantom Series, Single Adjustable coil over shocks. Phantom Series coilover shocks are made in the USA and include all of the hardware you need to bolt onto your custom IFS, chassis or 4-link kit. “AS” shock models include polyurethane bushings with steel shock sleeves. “PAS” shock models include spherical bearings. Phantom Series shocks are machined from light weight, high strength billet aluminum. Single adjustable shock…
Overview video of Aldan American’s Regulator Series, Single Adjustable coil over shocks. Regulator Series coilover shocks are made in the USA and include all of the hardware you need to bolt onto your custom IFS, chassis or 4-link kit. “AS” shock models include polyurethane bushings with steel shock sleeves. “PAS” shock models include spherical bearings. Regulator Series shocks are machined from light weight, high strength billet aluminum. Regulator Series coilovers…
If you’re building or driving a 1978-1988 GM G-Body, at Aldan American we’ve got a full line of suspension performance kits for your ride. Aldan GM G-Body suspension packages are designed to convert your stock, front suspension to fully ride-height adjustable coil-overs with adjustable shock absorbers in the rear. Designed for the El Camino, Cutlass, GNX, Turbo cars & More. Aldan Phantom Series, single adjustable coil-overs combined with Aldan TrueLine…