If you’re thinking about upgrading your car’s suspension, the first question usually isn’t about brands. It’s about purpose. Do you want the car to sit lower? Handle sharper in corners? Or simply ride ...

When Ford was developing the Fox Mustang in the 1970s, its objective was an aerodynamic handler that would enjoy a good relationship with both drive and the road. Ford did a good job of connecting ...

Fox Mustangs are legendary, but they aren’t known for sharp handling. So, we are upgrading our ’93 GT with a Maximum ...

Road racers talk about camber gain, roll center, and Ackerman. Drag racers talk about instant center, anti-squat, and pinion angle. Although these are all important factors in maximizing lateral and ...

“I need new shocks. What should I get?” This is a prompt you’ll see almost every day in car forums and Facebook groups. Inevitably, somebody will reply, “Just get coilovers.” That is bad advice.

Much like muscles and tendons working together to absorb shock for the human body, or how running shoes cushion impact with each stride, a car's suspension combines carefully designed components to ...

Different types of cars have different types of suspensions. Most car owners have heard the term “strut,” but may not be clear as to what exactly the struts on a vehicle are or what they do. Most ...

I spent the last week installing a set of Fortune Auto 500 Series coilovers on my project Civic and the job went smoothly. It took that long because instead of trying to get it all done in one ...

The suspension system is one of the most important components of any vehicle. The system must be engineered to handle expected and unexpected conditions when driving. When considering suspension ...

A car suspension system is designed to maximize friction between the road surface and the vehicle’s tire, enhance passenger comfort and provide steering stability. Car suspensions have evolved a lot ...

What Is An Air Suspension? How Do Air Suspension Systems Work? How does ride height affect spring rate? From a mechanical standpoint, you would want higher spring rates as the vehicle is lowered to ...

If your car feels rough over bumps, sags on one side or makes clunking noises, the suspension system could be at fault. Repair costs vary widely depending on which components need work — minor fixes ...