REAR SUSPENSION BUILD ON THE DRIFT ROD
Compared with the exotic-looking cantilever shock front suspension we covered in the April 2019 issue of HRM, a solid rear-axle suspension in the back of our Factory Five 1935 Hot Rod Truck build may seem a bit underwhelming. Don’t be fooled, though—this little truck’s rear suspension packs a lot of technology.
As with any pickup, achieving an ultra-low ride height always comes with a reduction in bed space. “The bed depth versus rear suspension is always a trade-off,” explained Jim Schenck, director of R&D at Factory Five. “We didn’t want to compromise the ride or handling of the truck, so we left room for the suspension geometry to operate as it should. This space also allows us to place the fuel tank behind the
