Making your classic 1962-67 Chevy II achieve handling perfection with an Aldan American Coilover upgrade By Cam BentyPhotos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson The 1962 Chevy II was a car ahead of its time. A small but efficient package with plenty of interior room for the family, the 1962-67 Chevy II was a great choice for buyers on a budget and sold extremely well. In just six model years…
Heading into the 1997 model year, Ford’s F-150 pickup truck had been the sales leader for 19 years at that point. Clearly, the existing, boxy design with its Twin I-Beam front suspension was a favorite among truck buyers. So why not just a mild update on the existing truck and call it a day? Because Ford could see where the growth in the pickup truck market was, and it wasn’t…
Turn your 1964-72 GM A-Body into a handling machine By Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Aldan American coilover suspension kits for GM A-Body vehicles are a complete upgrade that takes a 60+ year old GTO chassis from dinosaur to adept cornering monster. Muscle cars have changed a lot over the last five decades. Arguably, the original, the one that started it all, is considered to be the 1964 Pontiac GTO….
This 2nd Gen Camaro Gets Second Chance Handling with Aldan American Coilovers By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Aldan American upgrades for Gen 2 Camaros that really make a difference While first Generation Camaros/Firebirds may steal all the headlines, the second Generation Camaros/Firebirds that debuted in March 1970 (and continued production through 1981) featured far advanced suspension designs over their first Gen (1967-69) cousins. While both…
In 1960, the Chevrolet Motor Division was concerned that the groundbreaking Corvair would not catch on with compact car buyers as the division had first expected. And with Ford launching the simple, utilitarian Falcon, Chevy needed a competitor. In just 18 months, Chevy designed, developed and manufactured an entirely new model, every bit as practical as the Ford compact. 1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II For the Chevy II, GM developed an…
Upgrade your 1964-73 Mustang’s handling with high-tech parts from Aldan American By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson When the Mustang arrived on the American landscape in March of 1964, it cast the die for all the fun to drive, compact, “Pony cars” to follow. With crisp steering, solid performance, and good – for the era – handling, it was a big hit right from the start….
Upgrade your C5-6 Corvette with coilover suspension components from Aldan American By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Unquestionably, the Corvette is an amazing performance car right from the factory. But as all car enthusiasts know, there is always room for improvement. But why would you even think to change a Corvette suspension? That’s because Chevrolet factory engineers are tasked with building a suspension than is everything…
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…
Join us at the Aldan American Booth #21211 to meet Valerie, @GetInTheCar, the Professional Suspension Tester and Podcast host and Garrett the automotive enthusiast behind @AmericanMuscleHD ! Valerie and Garrett will be in the Aldan booth on Tuesday 11/1 + Thursday 11/3 for an exclusive meet and greet.
The countdown for SEMA has begun here at Aldan. We’re gearing up for SEMA 2022 and we’ve got a ton of new products heading your way. Join the Aldan American Suspension team, media and manufacturers from all of the world for one of the largest automotive trade shows around. This year over 3,000 new products will be on display in Las Vegas. Event Details: SEMA Show 2022*Event date: Tuesday, November 1,…