Hot Rod Hardware Blog
Understanding How Brake Boosters Amplify Stopping Power
Key Takeaways:
Brake boosters use vacuum from the engine intake to multiply the force you apply to the brake pedal, making brakes easier to operat...
Independent vs. Solid Axle Suspensions in Hot Rods
Key Takeaways:
Independent suspension offers better handling and ride quality, while I-Beam or tube axle suspension is simpler, more durable, and ...
Essential Windshield Wiper Drive Systems for Hot Rods: The Top 3 Brands
When it comes to the restoration or customization of hot rods, the devil truly is in the details, and one crucial detail that cannot be overlooked ...
2024 Hot Rod Show Extravaganza: Your Ultimate Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive hot rod show guide, dedicated to the most thrilling hot rod shows of 2024! Whether you're a die-hard hot rod enthusias...
The Evolution of Hot Rods: A Look at the History of These Iconic Custom Cars
Hot rods are some of the most iconic custom cars in automotive history. These highly modified vehicles have a rich history stretching back to the e...
Detroit Speed Demons: How Muscle Cars Captured America's Imagination
As a hot rod enthusiast, few things get me more excited than the raw power and bold styling of American muscle cars. Their thunderous engines, icon...
Revolutionizing Ride Control: In-Depth Analysis of 4-Link Suspensions in Hot Rods
Key Takeaways
Enhanced Performance: A 4-link suspension system significantly improves handling, traction, and stability in hot rods.
Customizabl...
Transform Your Hot Rod's Handling with a Tuned Front Suspension
Key Takeaways:
Upgrading to an independent front suspension allows for more precise wheel control and weight transfer
Coilover shocks and springs ...
The Ongoing Debate: Carburetors vs Fuel injection
The question of carburetors versus fuel injection is one that has long divided the hot-rodding community. Both systems have their passionate defend...
Coilovers vs Air Suspension: A Comparison for Performance and Style
Automotive suspension is crucial for providing a smooth and comfortable ride, keeping the tires firmly planted on the road, and handling perfectly in corners. Two popular suspension upgrades are coilovers and air suspension. But what's the difference, and which is better for your needs?
Dual Master Cylinders - A key Component for Brake Safety
The brake system is one of the most important safety systems in a vehicle. It allows the driver to slow down and stop the vehicle safely and effectively. At the heart of the brake system is the master cylinder, which converts the force from the driver's foot on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure to activate the wheel brakes.
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LOKAR
Hot Rod Hardware is proud to present Lokar's new Anchor-Tight Locking Flexible Transmission Dipsticks for 4L80E Transmissions.This past year at SEMA, we introduced several new products which received an overwhelmingly positive response, namely our new locking dipsticks for GM's 4L80E transmissions. Available in transmission, firewall and direct mount configurations, they are offered in black or [...]