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Heidts Black Friday-to-Friday Free Freight Holiday!

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Heidts New Product Question

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Sales Manager Special

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Barrett-Jackson Auction Results

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1966 Mustang Project

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Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Midwest

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Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Midwest, July 15 - 17 at the Autobahn Country Club located in Joliet, IL. The three-day event will provide enthusiast drivers the opportunity to hone their driving skills in the following elements: Road Course Autocross Acceleration/Braking Road Rally The event will be open to domestic performance vehicles of all years. The experience will start Friday at Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts headquarters, offering participants time to meet and socialize, followed by a 50 mile cruise to the host hotel in Joliet, IL. On Saturday the road course element will be run on the Autobahn Country Club North Track. The 1.46-mile track is technical but forgiving and will challenge all levels of drivers from novice to experienced. http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/PDFs/northmap.pdf. On Sunday, drivers will tackle one of the most unique autocross courses ever dreamed – created right on the 1.46-mile track. Rumble strips, slaloms, rotundas and other features will test set-up and driving skills. Simultaneously, the acceleration/braking challenge will be run on the front straight, demonstrating not only the vehicle’s braking prowess, but the driver’s abilities and skills as well. This is a premium driving experience that you don’t want to miss. More details and sign-up information to follow – mark your calendars now! The Heidts Performance Car Challenge will be an OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational qualifier. www.optimainvitational.com]]>

Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Car Show

heidts — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:39:21 +0000

Heidts Performance Car Challenge team is excited to announce that the 2011 Heidts Performance Car Challenge, taking place at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL, will include a full-scale car show as an additional element to the event! In today’s enthusiast market, the “show” is as important as the “go” and we want to make sure that everyone is represented. If you have a stunning showpiece or if you’d like to bring your ride and just spectate, you are welcome and invited to the Heidts Performance Car Challenge! We’ll judge the following classes: Street Rod (pre 49) Any domestic cars built prior to 1949. Classic Custom (49-63) Any domestic cars built between 1949 and 1963. Muscle Car (64-74) Any domestic cars built between 1964 and 1974. Street Machine (75-95) Any domestic cars built between 1975 and 1995. Late Model (96-11) Any domestic cars built between 1996 and present. Classic Truck (pre 74) Any domestic trucks built prior to 1974. Muscle Truck (75-95) Any domestic trucks built between 1975 and 1995. Late Model truck (96-11) Any domestic trucks built between 1996 and present. Under Construction Any unfinished project vehicle. Best of Show Winner takes home the “Big Trophy”and sponsor prize package The HPCC Car Show is Saturday and Sunday, with judging both days. The Heidts Performance Car Challenge promises to be one of the biggest events of the summer – don’t miss it! Mark your calendar today for July 16-17, and visit www.heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com for more details.]]>

Heidts New PRO-G IRS - "Best New Product"

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Dry fit body kit parts, because not all cars are manufactured equal | Restyling Magazine

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Dry fit body kit parts, because not all cars are manufactured equal | Restyling Magazine.]]>

Heidts Performance Car Challenge Sponsors

heidts — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:38:48 +0000

We have many NEW sponsors for the Heidts Performance Car Challenge. Names include: Wilwood Brakes, Route 66 Motorsports, Carbon Kustoms, ReplayXD, Ridetech, Bowler Transmission, Optima Batteries http://heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com/2011_PerformanceCarChallenge/info.asp]]>

April-May Sales Manager Special

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New Product

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Mustang Fans Our NEW Bolt -In Independent Rear Suspension for the 64-1/2 to 70 Mustang is done and ready to install in your car You can see how the suspension performs at http://www.heidts.com/6769_camaro_rear_independent_suspension.html ]]>

Sneak Peek 1968 HEIDTS Camaro Build

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Kenny Brown Performance forms Strategic Alliance with Heidts Automotive

heidts — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:37:26 +0000

Kenny Brown Performance forms Strategic Alliance with Heidts Automotive

Wauconda, IL – Big news from the Midwest! Industry segment leaders Kenny Brown Performance and Heidts Automotive have formed a Strategic Alliance to expand Heidts product offerings into the track and performance market. The synergy of combined brands will provide performance enthusiasts an expanded range of Best in Class chassis and suspension solutions for Camaros, Mustangs and other performance cars from 1964 to the present. Kenny Brown is a 25 year veteran in the Mustang Performance aftermarket, building some of the most technically advanced Mustangs and critically-acclaimed high performance suspension components for street and track day Mustangs. Heidts will be the official licensed manufacturing and distribution partner for Kenny’s legendary Mustang performance products, which will be available to both Kenny’s and Heidts dealer group and customers. Heidts dealer network will have the availability to sell Kenny Brown Performance products, further details on the Heidts/Kenny Brown dealer program will be sent out shortly. Kenny Brown Performance items can be seen at www.KennyBrown.com. If you have any questions in regards to the Heidts/Kenny Brown dealer program please contact your Heidts dealer account manager Wallace Leyshon, Owner and President of Heidts Automotive. “In addition to the positive chemistry, complementary skills, and experience between Kenny’s and Heidts, the combined team provides clear advantages in expanding solutions for our dealers and customers, especially in the performance and track segments. Heidts and Kenny Brown are both leaders in providing high quality performance suspension systems to their respective segments and combining the technical capabilities of both companies provides exponential benefits. Kenny’s extensive industry and track experience and significant engineering savvy will be of immeasurable value to us as we plan and develop future products .”

April 2011 -- Kenny Brown Heidts Strategic Alliance -images

Kenny Brown (left), President of Kenny Brown Performance Group, and Wallace

Leyshon (right), President of Heidts Automotive form strategic alliance.

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Search & Restore - Builds - Wilson Family

heidts — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:22:59 +0000

Search & Restore - Builds - Wilson Family. Heidts has supplied a NEW PRO-G front suspension & Adjustable 4-Link Rear suspension for a 67 Nova]]>

Search & Restore TV Show

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Heidts will be at the Run to Music City Event

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Heidts will be at the "Back to the 50's Show"

heidts — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:04:26 +0000

‘Show Specials’ and view our ‘Updated’ Classic Truck Superide II Front Suspension Kit(1948-1959 Trucks), our Mustang II, our Superide, our Hot Rod Independent Rear Suspension, as well as our popular 1955-57 Chevy Rear 4-Link Kit. Sales/Tech guys will be there to answer any ordering questions you may have! Link to the Back to the 50’s Show http://www.msra.com/]]>

Heidts will be running our 71 Camaro at the Motorstate Challenge

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Please visit our tent in the pit area to see the suspension and find out more information on Heidts products. Link to the Motorstate Challenge http://www.motorstate.com/mschallenge.htm]]>

Heidts will be attending the Goodguys Rod & Custom 20th Heartland Nationals

heidts — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:08:09 +0000

th Heartland Nationals Des Moines, IA – July 1-3. We will be running our Heidts 1971 Camaro and testing our ‘New’ Design Rear 4-Link System & the ‘New’ Design Upper Control Arms for the PRO-G Suspension. Our Engineering & Sales guys will be there to answer any questions you may have. Please visit our tent in the pit area to see the suspension and find out more information on Heidts products. Link to the Goodguys 20^th Heartland Nationals http://www.heartlandnats.com/]]>

Heidts Suspension on the Pioneer Camaro

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Heidts will be at the 14th Goodguys PPG Nationals

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Heidts PRO-G Suspension on Route 66 Nova

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Heidts product install by Route 66 Motorsports

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Heidts Suspension installed on Camaro Grand Sport takes Best of Show at Slamolgy Nationals

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http://www.facebook.com/insights/?sk=po_102807526458207#!/ Give them a call to make your car an award winner too at 815-796-2772.]]>

Heidts @ Lindys Landing in Wauconda

heidts — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:20:26 +0000

Tom Kief, Lisa Tyler & Duco Buttafuco from Wiil 95.1 FM with the Heidts 71 Camaro

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Heidts IRS Steel Center Section on www.stangtv.com

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Heidts Performance Car Challenge features the Ridetech 48 Camaro

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Heidts employees visit the McHenry Cruise Night

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Heidts Displaying at NSRA Nationals, Aug 4-7... See you there!

heidts — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:40:33 +0000

Team Heidts will be displaying at the National Street Rod Association Nationals in Louisville, KY. This year marks the 42nd annual gathering of all things new and cool in the street rodding industry and is a must-attend event for everyone interested in the street rod and hot rod industries. The highly anticipated event runs from August 4th through August 7 at the massive Kentucky Expo Center and is open to the public. [caption id="attachment_171" align="alignleft" width="190" caption="August 4 - 7, 2001 - Kentucky Expo Center"][/caption] For 2011, Heidts will be displaying inside the main building, in booth #609. Be sure to stop by and check out the show specials and visit with Heidts tech and sales staff regarding the industry-leading Hedits components and suspension systems available for your next build. You can also check out our recently updated Classic Truck Superide II Front Suspension Kit (1948-1959 Trucks), as well as our Mustang II, Superide and Hot Rod Independent Rear Suspension. We will also have our very popular 1955-57 Chevy Rear 4-Link Kit, and awesome 62-67 Nova PRO-G Front suspension on display. [caption id="attachment_172" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Heidts' Pro G front suspension for '62-'67 Novas"][/caption] There will also be several ultra-cool, Heidts-equipped cars on display, including the recently debuted ProRides 66 Nova from Route 66 Motorsports; a '34 Chevy from Falcon Street Rods; a '34 Ford pickup and of course, the Heidts '71 Camaro, fresh off the track from the Heidts Performance Car Challenge that was conducted at Autobahn Country Club in mid-July (see image below). If you’re already into the car hobby or just wanting to get started, you won’t want to miss the gigantic indoor trade show that fills the Kentucky Expo Center’s North and South Wings. The show features more than 350 manufacturers and dealers of specialty automotive equipment. [caption id="attachment_174" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Heidts '71 Camaro on Grid at Autobahn Country Club"][/caption] With more than 11,000 vintage autos from across the U.S. on display, the Street Rod Nationals Plus is truly the place to be this summer. With the addition of cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, this years Street Rod Nationals Plus will bring out even more cars, more excitement, more fun and more fans of vintage vehicles. NSRA Nationals: Spectator Gate Hours Thursday, August 4 .......... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, August 5 ............... 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 6 ........... 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 7 ............. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.]]>

Heidts PRO-G IRS Now Available for Classic Mustangs

heidts — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:46:33 +0000

Pro-G™ Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) for 1964 1/2 to 1970 Mustangs. After all, we couldn't let the Camaro and Nova guys have ALL the fun. Designed to both look great and work even better, Heidts high-performance, high-horsepower Pro-G IRS design has won the prestigious “Best Product – Chassis and Suspension” award at the 2011 Hot Rod and Restoration Show. Heidts Pro-G IRS is a complete bolt-in package, bringing the sophistication, superior ride and handling of an IRS, while the burly 9-inch center section with Posi-Traction, heavy-duty axles and CV joints are capable of handling 600 hp. Check out these images of the Pro-G IRS installed in Heidts' own '66 Mustang project car. From cruising to all-out competition and track days, the Pro-G IRS is designed to provide maximum grip and outstanding ride quality. Order Your Mustang Pro-G IRS today! The new Pro-G IRS for 1964 1/2 to 1970 Mustang is available and shipping now! Check out this web page for more information and development images. Call us toll-free at 800/841-8188 to place your order or to find the name of your nearest Heidts Dealer. One of our Heidts dealers, Purevision Design simply couldn't wait... they want to have the first Mustang out there running the Pro-G IRS. They went so far as to modify a Heidts Camaro-spec Pro-G IRS to fit under the rear of a 1970 Mustang they are building in their southern California shop - check out the video here. Optional Steel Gear Housing - coming soon! Down the road, a great optional for the Pro-G IRS will be a Heidts-designed and manufactured steel gear housing or 3^rd member. The new housing allows a larger gear ratio, better cooling of fluid, is 10 pounds lighter and will hold an additional 1.5 quarts of gear lube versus compared to a standard 9-inch center section.]]>

Two unique, Heidts-equipped Muscle Cars Debut at LS Fest

heidts — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:49 +0000

2011 Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, KY. The first is a '66 Nova owned by Tobi Johnson and constructed by D & Z Customs, a long-time Heidts dealer out of Kewaskum, WI. The Nova features Heidts' new Nova-specific Pro-G suspension system up front, and a Pro-G independent rear suspension system out back. Under the hood, the Nova is powered by a 500-hp GM LS1 engine ahead of a Gearstar transmission. The car also features QA1 coil overs and rides on Nitto tires wrapped around Forgeline wheels. Heidts-Equipped AMC The second Heidts-equipped car making its debu at the 2011 LS Fest is a very unique (and very customized) '69 AMX. What?? An AMC with a Heidts suspension? Yes sir! Once again, Randy Johnson and the crew at D & Z Customs have come up with a truly unique custom application: the installation of a Heidts Pro-G front suspension into this wild AMX. Owned and driven by Jimi Day, this custom fabrication also makes use of Ridetech coil overs, Wilwood brakes and Rushforth wheels. Under the hood lives a GM LS3 engine, Be Cool radiator and Vintage Air system. Kudos to D & Z for their work on both of these amazing muscle cars ... and be watching your favorite magazines and web sites for feature stories on both. Looking to have your own Heidts-equipped, customized hot rod or muscle car built? Visit Heidts.com and check out the dealer locator (in the middle, along the left side of the home page) to find the name and number of your nearest Heidts dealer or give our Sales Team a call toll free at 800-841-8188 and they'll point you in the right direction.]]>

Heidts Performance Car Challenge video highlights

heidts — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:46:27 +0000

Heidts Performance Car Challenge proved to be the event of the summer for a significant number of Pro-Touring cars and their driver/owners. Held at the beautiful Autobahn Country Club just south of Joliet, IL, the multi-faceted event also served as an official qualifying event for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. http://www.vimeo.com/29431773 The three-day event started with a welcome and BBQ dinner at Heidts' Wauconda, IL headquarters, followed by the QA1 Road Rally to the host hotel in Joliet, IL. The next two days were filled with friendly competition, starting with the Heidts Road Course Challenge on Autobahn's 1.46-mile North Course. The Route 66 Motorsports car show and manufacturers midway provided the opportunity for spectators to see some great cars and learn first-hand about the products available to them in building their own custom hot rod or muscle car. The second day ended with a friendly but spirited 1-hr team enduro-style go-kart race for drivers and their crews and sponsored by Carbon Kustoms. The third day of the event continued at Autobahn and saw drivers splitting the time between the Wilwood WilStop Brake Challenge and the Nitto Tire Autocross. When all the tire smoke and brake dust had cleared, it was time to recognize all the competitors and sponsors and pass out the awards, including an invitation to the Optima Ultimate Street Car Shootout, held in Pahrump, NV immediately following the 2011 SEMA Show. Visit the Heidts Facebook Photo Album page to see more than 200 images from the entire event and here for a "Thank You Racers" letter from Wal Leyshon, Heidts President/CEO. Overall, the combination of events and activities provided for the drivers and their crews proved to be irresistible for hard-core Pro-Touring drivers, while also introducing the multi-faceted competition event to a whole new crop of drivers and their cars. Stay tuned for information regarding the 2012 Heidts Performance Car Challenge!]]>

Heidts Automotive Acquires Alston Racing

heidts — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:34:07 +0000

Heidts Automotive Group has acquired Antioch, IL-based Alston Racing, adding a well-respected and established lineup of Alston Racing components to its existing lineup of Heidts hot rod, muscle car and performance suspension systems and components. The acquisition has just recently been completed after several months of working with previous Alston Racing ownership. “Adding Alston Racing to the Heidts Automotive family makes a great deal of sense for us when you look at the synergy between the two companies.” explains Wallace Leyhon, owner and president of Heidts Automotive. “This will allow us to provide an even more extensive product offering to our current Heidts dealers and customers. At the same time, the current Alston dealers and customers will be able to take advantage of certain economies of scale with regards to materials, and further leveraging Heidts renowned approach to quality engineering and manufacturing.” Alston Racing has been a mainstay in the racing community for more than 30 years. Since moving to their Antioch location in 1995, the company continued to grow, as evidenced by a recent 10,000 square foot expansion. Alston is one of only a hand full of manufacturers that actually builds complete race cars, from which its extensive parts business evolved. Alston Racing will continue to serve their existing customers and markets while the combined company engineering, sales and marketing staffs work to integrate and optimize product offerings and business functions. “Our focus will remain on providing superior components to the race car market with the added advantage of Heidts engineering and manufacturing capabilities,” notes Mike Ruth, who will remain as Alston Product Manager. “Combined, Heidts and Alston are going to have a very broad product line, covering everything from traditional hot rods, muscle cars, roll cages and purpose-built race cars for their dealers and customers.” The Alston acquisition also compliments the strategic alliance between Heidts Automotive and Kenny Brown Performance that was announced back in May of 2011. As a result of this agreement, Kenny Brown has been contributing to the engineering expertise of both companies, bringing some of his 25 years of late-model Mustang and Camaro street, track and race car performance experience into the Heidts product lineup.]]>

Heidts Announces the Black Friday-to-Friday Free Freight Holiday!

heidts — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:07:07 +0000

The 2011 Holiday Season is upon us and to help celebrate, Heidts is announcing the "Black Friday to Friday Free Freight Holiday" for our current and new customers. Please check our website for the Heidts dealer nearest you or call our toll-free number 800-841-8188. Starting Friday, Nov. 25, Heidts will offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed through a dealer, faxed or called in before the close of business on Friday, Dec. 2. This offer is good for all Heidts orders shipping to an address in the lower 48 U.S. States. This is a significant savings and is our way of thanking you, our current and future customers, for making Heidts the leading manufacturer of award-winning hot rod and muscle car suspension components and systems. So celebrate the start of the holiday season by ordering the suspension systems and components you really want for your hot rod or muscle car project. But don't wait too long - the Heidts Free Freight Holiday ends at 5 PM central time on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Program details: The Heidts Free Freight Holiday applies only to NEW orders placed between 11/25/11 and 12/2/11 and shipped to U.S. addresses in the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Previously placed orders are not eligible for the Heidts Black Friday to Friday Free Freight Holiday.]]>

This Could Be the World's Fastest Heidts-Equipped Vehicle

heidts — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:54:54 +0000

World's Fastest Heidts-Equipped Vehicle Speedtek Performance, a Heidts dealer in Haltom City, Texas is all about speed and building high performance vehicles for their customers. And like any good performance business, they also believe in having a "shop car" that is a rolling testament to their profession. What they built could in fact be the fastest Heidts-equipped vehicle on the planet. Keith Sullivan's 1969 Camaro was built not only as a high-powered street car, thanks to the six-speed manual transmission, supercharged 408 cid LS engine, this street-driven car is also a monster when it comes to standing mile top speed competitions such as the Texas Mile. Equipped with a Heidts Pro-G bolt-on suspension system up front, while the rear axle is located by a proven Heidts bolt-in four-link suspension, Sullivan's Camaro ran an astounding 195 miles per hour in the standing mile competition at the spring 2011 Texas Mile event. With Heidts components helping to put the power down and steering this awesome Camaro, the guys at Speedtek know how to get down the track, down the street and everything in between. Check out the Super Chevy magazine article on Sullivan's Camaro here. Think you can build a faster Heidts-equipped vehicle? If you do, we want to hear about it! Bonus Video Footage! (ボーナスビデオ映像) Want to see (and hear) a Japanese perspective on the Texas Mile event? Check out this entertaining video from some hard-core Japanese car enthusiasts. Hint: skip forward to the 6:30 mark if you want to see, hear and go for an in-car ride in the Speedtek Performance Camaro while it makes its 195 MPH pass. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2r6HeW5g2w?rel=0]]]>

ISIS Power Documents Heidts Suspension Installation

heidts — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:00:18 +0000

ISIS Power have a cool in-house project vehicle: a 1955 Ford F-100 panel truck. Of course, they are installing their state-of-the-art Intelligent Multiplex System in the truck. But what fun is an old truck with an old suspension? Jay Harris, president of ISIS Power, contacted Heidts and the wheels were set in motion. Best of all, Harris and his high-tech team, who do a great job with their own how-to videos, decided to document in detail the steps to installing a Heidts Superide II IFS (Independent Front Suspension) under the front of the truck, followed by a Heidts four-link rear suspension out back. Check out the first two videos below. Getting Ready: Boxing the Frame Rails [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFIYuEEmULg?rel=0] Installing the Heidts front cross member [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHP510Q5g8Y?rel=0]]]>

Customer Build Spotlight: 2 Brothers Custom Trucks

heidts — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:04:22 +0000

2 Brothers Custom Trucks For our first customer build spotlight, we're posting up some pictures of a Heidt-equipped truck built by one of our dealers, 2 Brothers Custom Trucks, Springfield, IL and was on display at the 2011 SEMA Show. Parked just down the ramp from the always popular Ford display, this ultra-cool 1960 sky-blue Ford F-100 was turning heads and stopping traffic all week! [caption id="attachment_317" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="2 Brothers Custom Trucks: 1960 Ford F-100 at the 2011 SEMA Show"][/caption] Of course this truck makes very good use of a Heidts Superide II IFS front and a customized Heidts four-link rear suspension, easily visible through the clear floor of the truck's bed. Enjoy the photos and check out 2 Brothers Custom Trucks' web site for even more photos of this and some of their other custom builds. [caption id="attachment_322" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="This is how you show off your truck's Heidts rear suspension - a clear bed floor!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_325" align="aligncenter" width="461" caption="Good view of the driver's side of the Heidts Superide II front suspension"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_328" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="And yes, it has plenty of power under the hood. How 'bout a twin turbocharged and intercooled 338-cid Y-block Ford? Yeah...that'll do the trick!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_329" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Dig those custom, monster wheels!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_330" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Seemed like there were ALWAYS people oogling the 2 Brothers Custom Trucks' F-100 at SEMA"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_331" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Here's a "during" shot from 2 Brothers... looks like the Heidts suspension is already in place!"][/caption] We want to hear about YOUR Heidts build! Are YOU building a cool project vehicle around an industry-leading Heidts suspension system? If so, we want to know about it! Drop us an email at sales@heidts.com, reply to this blog post or stop by our Facebook page by following this link.]]>

StangAholics Installs First Pro-G Front and Rear IRS in a Mustang

heidts — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:05 +0000

StangAholics became the first Heidts dealer to install the new Heidts Pro-G front and rear suspension systems under their own 1966 Mustang shop car. "We first built the car with the Heidts Superide II and four-link rear suspension under it," says Ron Peter. "We were very impressed with the setup and the ride, it was a fun car to drive. After two years, we had more than 1,000 miles of 'demonstration' miles on the car and had even taken it to Willow Springs Raceway for a track day." About the time they were considering selling the bright yellow Mustang, Heidts contacted the father and son team to see if they were interested in upgrading their shop car to the recently introduced Heidts Pro-G components for the Mustang. "How could we say no to that?" says Ron. It was also at this time that Jim Smart, a free-lance writer for Modified Mustangs & Fords was brought in to document the Pro-G installation step-by-step. Look for articles on the Pro-G installation in upcoming issues of the magazine. According to Ron and his son Ryan, the installation was very straight forward. " I have to hand it to the folks at Heidts - the instructions are very thorough and easy-to-understand, it comes with everything we needed to install it and best of all, the new Pro-G components completely transformed the car. I can't wait to get it out on the track!" says Ron. "Even just driving it on the street... all Ryan and I could say was, 'WOW'! Both Ron and Ryan say they now have NO intentions of selling the car. "It's just too much fun to drive," says Ron. "I don't want to get out of it!" "Even if I was just going to buy a Mustang, fix it up and never put it on the track, I'd STILL put a Pro-G under it," says Ryan. "It just has such a nice, solid ride with great steering feel and of course the handling is outstanding. The Pro-G completely transformed the car." Specs: StangAholics 1966 Mustang GT350 "clone" Engine: 302 4V, 375 HP on pump gas Carb: Edelbrock 650 Transmission: 5-speed manual Clutch: CenterForce Stage II Rear Axle ratio: 3.50:1 traction lock Safety Equipment: 4-pt roll bar, ProCar Sportsman seats & harnesses Custom exhaust: Newberry Performance Muffler]]>

Heidts Pro-G Front Supsension Survives High Speed Impact

heidts — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:06:28 +0000

"The Pro-G cross member took the FULL force of the impact and wasn't even dented...anywhere! All we did was clean it up real good and repaint the cross member. The only damage we found was that the force of the impact split two of the rubber bushings on the bolts from the steering rack to the cross member... that was it!" However, as you can see by this next photo, the LS7 engine's oil pan was not as fortunate. Be sure to check out Harvey's Classic website as they have many photos of their recent project, including this high-horsepower '68 Camaro that serves as the owner's daily driver.]]>

Heidts Introduces Superide II Front Suspension for '57-'64 Ford Pickups

heidts — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:05:51 +0000

"Hot rod trucks have always been an important part of the Heidts product offerings," says Mike Hawley, Heidts Sales Manager. "This new application for the Superide II IFS now covers the early 'wide cab" model Ford pickups that are gaining popularity with our dealers, builders and customers." NEW: Superide II IFS (Independent Front Suspension) for 1957 to 1964 Ford trucks Using our the famous Mustang II-style dropped front spindle, the innovative Heidts Superide II design uses a front steer mounted rack & pinion unit and employes a steering geometry very similar to the Mustang II, which has proven to work very well on classic trucks. The heavy-duty upper and lower control arms use threaded adjuster for precise wheel alignment. Regardless of how large a road bump the suspension is subjected to, the threaded adjuster will never slip or loose alignment. The geometry of the suspension provides a low, smooth and highly steerable ride with no bump-steer and a moderate level of anti-dive already incorporated into the design. A large, robust single-piece main cross member makes the suspension system installation a breeze and eases engine installation. Combined with a full compliment of mounting hardware and thoroughly detailed instructions, the installation will be as smooth as the ride you'll get with the Heidts Superide II suspension system. According to Hawley, the '57 to '64 Ford pickup Superide II IFS is available for order now and that most orders ship within 48 hours. "There are some awesome hot rod truck builders out there and we are looking forward to working with them on building some cool Ford trucks around the Superide II fronts," says Hawley. For more information on this or other industry-leading Heidts products, contact your local Heidts dealer or call the Heidts Sales team at 800/841-8188.]]>

New Product: Universal High Horsepower IRS

heidts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:13:36 +0000

"We're really excited about the Universal High Horsepower IRS," says Mike Hawley, Heidts Sales Manager. "We are constantly amazed by the mechanical creativity of our dealers and their customers and we can't wait to see all the types of vehicles that will be built around this new Universal IRS system." NEW: Universal, High Horsepower IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) Responding to the requests of our dealers and customers, the Heidts Engineering Team developed a high horsepower, universal application of the award-winning Pro-G IRS design and geometry. The new Universal HHP IRS features a fully-welded and boxed, cut-to-fit upper cross member, heavy-duty upper and lower control arms, fully welded uprights, heavy duty constant velocity joints and axle shafts as well as Heidts' own cast center section that can be loaded with a wide range of gear ratios and posi-traction differentials. The HHP IRS also makes use of standard 10.5-inch inboard mounted disc brakes with four-piston Wilwood calipers. Based upon the intended vehicle application, the Heidts Sales Team will help the dealer or customer select the proper spring rates for the coil-over shock assemblies. To aid in custom installations, the HHP IRS is available in both 56- and 58-inch wheel track versions. The Heidts Universal High Horsepower IRS (HHP IRS) package includes: * 9-inch aluminum rear gear/differential housing * 3rd member, iron, posi-traction * Heavy Duty CV Joint & Half Shafts * Tubular Upper & Lower Control Arms * Steel Outer Uprights * Fully welded and boxed Top Cross member * Frame Mounting Brackets * Front Pinion Support * Forward Struts (requires sub-frame connectors) * 10.5-inch Wilwood Rotors * Black, four-piston Wilwood brake calipers * Billet single adjustable coil-overs with chrome plated springs Options include: * Available in 56- or 58-inch wheel track widths * Choice of gear ratios * Choice of rear spring rates * Parking brake kit and cable kit Hawley notes that the new Universal High Horsepower IRS is available for order now and typically ships within 48 hours. "Here's your chance to be one of the first to install and build a cool hot rod truck or high horsepower muscle rod around our award-winning Pro-G style IRS," says Hawley. For more information on this or other industry-leading Heidts products, contact your local Heidts dealer or call the Heidts Sales Team directly at 888/841-8188.]]>

Alston Racing to Host New 2-Day Dave Morgan Chassis Tuning Seminar

heidts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:31:46 +0000

Alston Racing announced that they will be hosting a race car chassis seminar by renowned chassis tuner, Dave Morgan, March 3 & 4, in Lake Zurich, IL. Morgan’s previous one-day seminars had a reputation for being over-packed with information, so much so that some racers felt it was too much to cover and process in a single day. As a result, Morgan has developed a new two-day seminar series for racers who want to receive more in-depth information at a better pace and one that allows for more discussion and interaction. “I’ve always felt that I left a lot out of my lecture,” said Morgan. “Yet there was really nothing I could do. It happened so many times… by the time we got done on Saturday, I could see that the attendees were maybe a little...or a lot overloaded before we even got to the final subject, rear suspensions.” Morgan believes the new, two-day format will provide everyone with a better learning experience,” said Morgan. “We can cover many more details about the subjects I normally cover, while adding new material and allowing more time for discussion of examples and the challenges everyone faces in setting up their chassis.” Morgan notes that the design of this seminar is not one where he simply added additional information to the end of the previous lesson plan. “As a whole, the new two-day seminar is much more comprehensive throughout. For example, in the past, there was never enough time to discuss subjects such burnouts, aerodynamics, front suspensions or hardware. What I really like about this plan is that we can save most of Sunday to discuss suspensions so people get a chance to rest before listening to their favorite subject,” added Morgan. As they have in the past, Alston Racing will serve as the host for the Dave Morgan seminar in the Chicago market. This years event will be hosted by Alston Racing Products in new Lake Zurich, IL location. “These seminars have been very popular with Midwestern drag racers,” said Mike Ruth, Product Manager for Alston Racing. “As in previous years, we are pleased to hosting Dave and providing the venue for his outstanding seminars and letting him share his knowledge with the racers attending. Dave is a very smart guy and not afraid to answer questions. I think it’s important for people to hear what he as to say because he can help them improve their car's performance and at the end of the day, save them money by being more effective at setting up their cars when they do get them out to the track.” Visit www.davemorganseminars.com for more information about Morgan's new seminar plan, read testimonials, take a self-test and register for the March 3-4 event in Wauconda or contact Morgan directly at staaytuned@aol.com or via phone at 567/242-9779. Additional Speaker to Attend For the Alston Racing hosted Morgan Seminar, attendees will also hear from John McCrory, Race Car Product Manager from Aurora Bearing. McCrory will be a part of the seminar and give a presentation on race car bearing selection. “This will be a 'everything you ever wanted to know about bearings, but were afraid to ask' part of the overall seminar,” said Ruth. “He will also hold a question & answer session for the attendees. John is very well known in the racing world and will no doubt bring additional value to the overall seminar.” ]]>

Alston Racing Introduces New Power Drag Racing Wiring Kit

heidts — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:08:04 +0000

Alston Racing introduces a new, pre-configured wiring kit that makes powering up a chassis-based race car a snap. The Alston Electronics Power Drag Racing Kit is a simple, modular wiring system designed for all classes of drag racing. It provides the builder with all of the components necessary to power the electrical systems in the drag car. The new Electronics Power Drag Racing Kit is available for order now and has an MSRP of $1,299. Using OEM multiplexing technology, the new Alston Electronics Power Drag Racing Kit provides a rugged, proven electrical system that slashes the number of wires on the chassis, greatly reducing the time required to wire the car. The kit also includes functions that have been unavailable in traditional wiring harnesses and offers power diagnostics to help identify and fix electrical problems quickly. Built for Hardcore Race Duty The system is designed for harsh-duty and off-highway applications. The Electronics Power Drag Racing kit uses the exact same components as systems used in first-responder vehicles, utility trucks and military vehicles. The entire system has been tested to survive vibration, mechanical shock, temperature extremes and harsh chemical exposure. Utilizing an exclusive multiplexed switch panel, the Alston Electronics Drag Racing Kit simplifies the entire switch wiring process to two simple conductors, dramatically reducing the size and weight of the electrical harness in the vehicle. Additionally, the multiplexed architecture means that you put the outlets where you need them in the car, further reducing the size and weight of the power harness. The Alston Electronics Drag Racing Kit becomes a great foundation for your electrical system. Depending on your car and your application, additional outlets can be added to control other electrical functions, including nitrous oxide systems. Best of all, additional modules are completely plug-and-play and can be added to the car when you need them. For more information on this and other Alston Racing products or to get your free Alston Racing catalog, call us at 847/394-3500. Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/AlstonRacing]]>

Alston Racing's New 2012 Camaro Pro Link Drag Race Chassis Now Available

heidts — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:24:53 +0000

A newly developed Alston Pro Link 2012 Camaro Sportsman drag race chassis is now available from Alston Racing. Designed to use all the race-proven Alston Racing suspension components, interior kits and Fast Glass windows, the new Camaro drag race chassis features a 112-inch wheelbase and is available with several options that allow racers to spec a chassis for their particular needs or preferences. The new Alston Racing Pro Link 2012 Camaro chassis will make its public debut at the 5^th Annual Race & Performance Expo, Feb. 25 & 26 in St. Charles, IL. The standard chassis is fabricated out of mild steel, with 4130 chrome moly available as an upgrade. The rear suspension is Alston's race proven Pro Link four-link and can ordered with Alston's Pro-9 fabricated rear axle housing. The standard front suspension is a Strange Engineering strut design, but the new chassis can also be fitted with Alston's double A-arm configuration as well. The new Alston Racing Camaro Sportsman chassis is designed specifically for the VFN 2010+ Camaro body. The standard chassis is suitable for 7.50 – 8.50 certification, is also available in chrome moly to meet the 25-1E certification. One aspect of their chassis that Alston has become known for is their relatively large and “roomy” driver's compartment. “Even with the funny car cage option, this chassis provides a very roomy driver's cockpit,” explains Mike Ruth, Alston Racing Product Manager. “As a matter of fact, the chassis we have in our shop right now has been ordered to fit a driver that is six-foot, six-inches tall and weighs more than 300 pounds.” "We've designed this new chassis to be as one-stop as possible,” adds Ruth. “Using all our proven Alston Racing suspension components, interior kits and even our Fast Glass windows, you can essentially build this chassis right out of our catalog.” For more information, give the Sales Team at Alston Racing a call at 847/395-3500.

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Hittin' the Road with Heidts in 2012

heidts — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:56 +0000

rod, street rod and muscle car events in the land during 2012. Many of these events will feature autocross competition, where you can watch (and hear) the awesome Heidts '71 Camaro taking it to the competition. If you're attending any of these events, be SURE to stop by our display and check out the latest in suspension solutions for your classic hot rod or muscle car project. You can also pick up your own copy of our latest catalog, purchase one of our famous "Heidts Hot Rod" t-shirts and of course, visit with our top-notch sales and tech staff to learn just how easy it is to put some award-winning Heidts products under your ride. And of course, if you already have a Heidts-equipped vehicle, bring it with you - we LOVE seeing all the fantastic work done by our Heidts dealers and customers. Besides, we're always looking for new cars to feature in the blog and on our Facebook page. Heidts 2012 Event Schedule: May 18-20: Good Guys, Nashville, TN June 1-3: National Street Rod Association (NSRA), York, PA June 23: Optima Event, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI July 6-8: Good Guys, Columbus, OH July 9-10: Popular Hot Rodding Street Machine Challenge, Columbus, OH July 13-15: Motorstate Challenge, GingerMan Road Course, South Haven, MI August 2-5: NSRA Nationals, Louisville, KY August 24-26: Frog Follies, Evansville, IN - UPDATED August 27-28: Super Chevy Shootout, El Toro, CA September 2-3: Midwest Muscle Car Challenge, Putnam Park Road Course, Greencastle, IN September 7-9: Holley LS Fest, Bowling Green, KY September 14-16: NSRA, Kalamazoo, MI September 21-23: Good Guys, Indianapolis, IN Keep up with us... if you can!]]>

Heidts-equippped AMXess Project Showcases Street, Track and Autocross Performance Capabilities

heidts — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:46:27 +0000

D & Z Customs completed a one-of-a-kind '69 American Motors AMX "pro touring" build just in time to be debuted at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Immediately after leaving the SEMA Show, the car competed in the final event of the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational Challenge at Spring Mountain Motorsports Park in Parhump, NV. Since that debut event, the car is being used just as it was designed and built for: driving! Named AMXess, Jimi Day's red and white rocket is powered by a GM LS engine making 550 horsepower and is fitted with a customized Heidts Pro G front suspension. Below are some of the highlights of the "event reports" that Day sends us. Be sure to check out the videos as well. Road America Highlights (from Jimi Day) "During our testing sessions in April, we discovered that AMXess had a troubling characteristic I call "snap loose". The front sticks so well that we were unable to create any understeer, and under hard cornering, the front and rear would stick like glue right up until the time it didn't, and the rear end would quickly snap all the way around. Not a good scenario. I like a car to be able to drift just slightly under hard cornering and be a little more predictable before it comes all the way around. Randy and I put our heads together and decided that we needed more compression adjustment capabilities to compensate for the short wheel base (97"). A Saturday afternoon call to my good buddy Bret at Ridetech confirmed our diagnosis and on Tuesday, a beautiful set of Ridetech triple adjustable shocks arrived at the shop! AMXess was now ready for the track.

AMXess was fast right out of the box. I was running in the B group with some pretty fast cars - Nissan GTR's, lots of Corvettes, Mustangs and Porsches. Needless to say, I had the only AMC product on the entire 500 acre facility. However, AMXess and Re-peeled (D&Z's Heidts Pro G equipped '70 Camaro) were surrounded by spectators and other racers all day long both days. If we had a nickel for every picture that was taken, neither Randy nor I would have had to pay for any of the 25 gallons of fuel we went through over the weekend! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vK7ujSIz60?rel=0] At the end of the weekend, both muscle cars really impressed not only the spectators, but earned the respect from the other drivers in our group. Of the 30 cars in the B group, AMXess was in the top 10, turning a fast time of 2:41 on Sunday. Not bad for a 42 year old muscle car with a 97" wheelbase. This is the point in the update where I give Randy Johnson all the credit in the world for being a near miracle worker. I ask him to use an orphan car that's way under-respected with a short wheelbase and turn it into a street and track dominator - and he did! His suspension knowledge and fabrication skills coupled with his keen eye for clean design made AMXess everything I could have dreamed." Goodguys Rod & Custom Show - Nashville

AMXess made an appearance at the Nashville Good Guys show this last weekend in Nashville, TN. It was the feature car in the OPTIMA Batteries booth, although it spent much of Friday and Saturday entertaining the huge crowd surrounding the OPTIMA sponsored Good Guys autocross. As you know, AMXess has performed really well on the big road course at Road America. But our goal was to build a car that was as versatile as could be which means it needs to be functional and perform well in any situation.

With that said, we put AMXess to the test and decided to drive from Grafton, WI to Battle at the banks in Salem, IN. No support vehicles, just a simple tool set and an extra quart of oil and brake fluid. Our trip took us from Grafton to Princeton, IL, then down to Scottsburg, IN. We competed in the Battle finishing 11th against a very tough field. From there is was another road trip on Sunday over to Sullivan, IN to the local home town car show, then down to Vincennes, IN. Next, AMXess made a stop at Ridetech for a quick bath before heading on down to Nashville and two days of auto-crossing fun. 992 miles, including 2 competitive events, 22.4 MPG overall, no support vehicle - NO PROBLEM! Versatility all wrapped up in a 550 HP shiny red shell!

As I write this, AMXess is in Lawrenceville, IL prepping for the upcoming Midwest Musclecar Challenge this weekend at Mid America Air Park. Road course, autocross, drag race, show & shine and a road rally - then my wife and I are going to drive it back to Grafton (WI). I'll be sure to capture some great pics and video.

Oh, the autocross results from Nashville - well, the photo above tells a lot! With the help and advice of many folks (especially Rockin' Rob McGregor), I got AMXess into the mid 35 second range with fast lap of 35.6.

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Heidts-equipped Camaros Hitting the Autocross Circuit in 2012

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And check out this video of both the Heidts '71 Camaro and Randy Johnson's "Re-Peeled" '70 Camaro at a Goodguys event in Joliet, IL. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVQ4brEim8?rel=0] Be sure to keep your eyes - and your ears open at the next event...there may just be a Heidts-equipped car out on the autocross course layin' down some fast times. Want to build your own street-going autocross monster? Give the Heidts Sales Team a call toll free at 800/841-8188.]]>

Heidts-equipped AMXess Competes in 2012 Real Street Eliminator at Car Craft Summer Nationals

heidts — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:57:31 +0000

[caption id="attachment_471" align="alignleft" width="300"] The AMXess in the D&Z Customs display at the 2012 Car Craft Summer Nationals[/caption] AMXess attended the Car Craft Magazine Street Machine Nationals this last weekend in St. Paul, MN. The CC Nats has been around nearly forever and continues to be one of the most anticipated events in the street machine arena. Over 5,000 cars invaded the Minnesota State Fair Grounds and there was certainly a variety of build styles on hand. Everything from for classic hot rods, crazy rat rods, fully restored muscle cars, vintage pro-street cruisers, some things we couldn't really identify, and a host of G-machines made for an awesome mix of automotive creativity and ingenuity.

AMXess was invited to participate in the Real Street Eliminator competition - a series of points events including an autocross, dyno challenge and launch box. As well, Randy Johnson, owner of D&Z Customs and builder of AMXess, was chosen as one of six pro builders to compete in the Car Craft Pro Builder Shootout and he submitted AMXess as his entry - so we were doing double duty! Randy was the only Pro Builder that had a car competing in the RSE competition - a real tribute to his building talent. AMXess came out of the box fast - we put down the RSE autocross and launch box times to beat early in the weekend with a 21.56 and 2.98 respectively. On Saturday, there were only two other cars on the entire property in the 22's and no other car had run under 3 in the launch box. The trouble with leading going into the final hours is that you become a sitting duck and all you can do is try to defend. Our toughest competition (and my personal nemesis) was the Crusher Camaro owned by the Leisinger family. They were nipping at my heels most of the weekend, but going into Sunday, they pulled out all the stops and managed a 21.48 on the autocross and 2.96 in the launch box. That was enough to relegate AMXess to a 2nd place tie for the RSE - disappointing to say the least. Knowing the Crusher Camaro as I do, I felt a bit like we had a knife at a gun fight, but we're already working on some improvements to get that monkey off our back. [caption id="attachment_470" align="aligncenter" width="614"] This was my competition in the Car Craft Real Street Eliminator competition. It came down to the two of us battling it out on Sunday morning. In the end, the Crusher Camaro nudged AMXess for the title. It was this close - autocross 21.48 to my 21.56 and the launch box 2.96 to my 2.98. These were the fastest times of the weekend for all entries, not just RSE. Thanks to all the staff at Car Craft for a great event.[/caption]

All of the parts we have on AMXess are working flawlessly. As planned, we're beating the living hell out of the car. In the last three months, we've put over 4,500 highway, city, track and autocross miles on the car. This is a tribute to all of the quality parts and I want to thank everyone for the never-ending technical support and advice. Jimi Day Congratulations Jimi! Keep up the great work... and kudos to you and the team at D&Z Customs.

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New Tri-Five Pro-G IRS for '55-'57 Chevys

heidts — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:18:49 +0000

Wauconda, IL, August 15, 2012 - Heidts Automotive Group used the 43rd Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus at Louisville, KY to introduce a bolt-in, high-horsepower Independent Rear Suspension System for 1955 through 1957 Chevrolet cars. This bolt-in rear suspension system is based of the proven and award-winning Pro-G IRS design and adds yet another popular vehicle to the ever-growing lineup of fully engineered front and rear suspension systems and components. The Tri-Five Chevy owners have been asking us to develop a true, bolt-in IRS solution for them to put under their cars," says Mike Hawley, Heidts Sales Manager. "These cars are hugely popular with both customers and our dealers and are built from mild to wild. This new bolt-in high horsepower Pro-G IRS will allow them to take the ride and handling of these classic builds to a whole new level of performance." "When we set out to develop this product, our engineering team had one goal: make the BEST bolt-in IRS solution on the market - period," says Jim Shaw, one of the Engineering Team members at Heidts that developed the Tri-Five Pro-G IRS. "The bolt-in feature means this Pro-G IRS can be installed on cars that are already complete or easily added to builds already under way. The '55 to '57 Chevy chassis provided some unique challenges, but we addressed them all and even made a few design enhancements to make exhaust routing easier." "We know that this application is going to be a big hit with our dealers and will allow them to introduce Heidts' award-winning design and engineering, along with our best-in-the-industry customer service to a whole new segment of hot rod and street rod customers," adds Hawley. New: Tri-Five Pro-G IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) Responding to the request of our dealers and customers, the Heidts Engineering Team has developed a high-horsepower, '55-'57 Chevy application of the award-winning Pro-G IRS design and geometry. The Tri-Five Pro-G IRS features a fully welded and boxed upper cross member, heavy-duty upper and lower control arms, fully welded uprights, heavy-duty constant-velocity joints and axle shafts as well as Heidts' own cast center section that can be loaded with a ride range of gear ratios and posi-traction differentials. The Tri-Five Pro-G IRS also makes use of standard 10.5-inch inboard mounted disc brakes with four-piston Wilwood calipers. Based upon the intended vehicle applications, the Heidts Sales Team will help the customer select the proper spring rates for the coil-over shock assemblies. The Tri-Five Pro-G IRS is available in both 56- and 58-inch wheel track versions. The Heidts Tri-Five Pro-G IRS package includes:

9-inch aluminum housing
3rd member, iron, posi-traction differential
HD CV Joint Half-Shafts
Tubular Upper and Lower Arms
Steel Outer Uprights
Fully welded and boxed Top Cross Member
Frame Mounting Brackets
Front Pinion Support
10.5-inch Wilwood brake rotors
Black Wilwood brake calipers
Billet, Single Adjustable Coil-overs with Chrome Springs

Heidts Tri-Five Pro-G IRS Options include;

56- or 58-inch Wheel Track Widths
Choice of Gear Ratios
Choice of Spring Rates
Choice of component finish: Raw or "Show Package" of polished and chrome steel components and polished center section
Parking Brake Kit and Cable Kit

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price: MSRP for the new Tri-Five Pro-G IRS starts at $7,995 (options extra) with units in stock and ready for shipment. For more information on this or other industry-leading Heidts products, contact your local Heidts dealer, call Heidts directly at 800/841-8188 or visit our website at www.heidts.com. About Heidts Automotive Headquartered in Wauconda, IL, where all of its components are designed and manufactured, Heidts Automotive has served the automotive enthusiast market for more than 25 years, providing industry-leading and high quality suspension solutions for hot rod, muscle car and performance car builders around the world. More recently, the company has focused on expanding their line of products to serve the rapidly growing “resto-mod” and performance markets and has become the industry’s largest supplier of high performance Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) systems with its new Pro-G product line, which was voted Best Chassis and Suspension Product at the 2011 Hot Rod & Restoration Show. For more information or to request a product catalog, visit http://www.heidts.com Heidts Automotive on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heidts-Hot-Rod-Muscle-Car-Parts]]>