Heidts Rod Shop Suspension Control Arm
Heidts Rod Shop CA-101 Tubular Upper Control Arms for Ford Mustang
About Heidts Rod Shop
Since 1985, Heidts Rod Shop has been one of the most respected names in the street rod and muscle car community. Founded by Gary Heidt in a modest 700-square-foot garage in Lake Zurich, Illinois, the company has grown into a full-scale manufacturer dedicated to one mission: giving classic car builders the suspension and chassis hardware they need to make vintage iron drive like a modern performance machine.
What separates Heidts from the competition is a philosophy rooted in real-world testing. The engineering team regularly validates products on their own fleet of hot rods and muscle cars, competing in autocross and road course events to ensure every component performs under genuine driving conditions. The result is a catalog built on field-proven geometry, intelligent engineering, and American-made manufacturing quality.
What Heidts Rod Shop Makes
Heidts specializes in complete front and rear suspension systems, including their acclaimed Superide and Pro-G independent front suspension (IFS) and independent rear suspension (IRS) kits, 4-link rear conversions, coilover systems, subframes, and a wide range of individual chassis components. Their product line is engineered specifically for classic Chevys, Fords, Mustangs, Novas, Camaros, and other iconic American vehicles, covering applications from the 1920s through the 1970s.
Among their most popular offerings is the Rack and Pinion Assembly lineup, which brings precise, modern steering feel to vehicles originally built with recirculating-ball systems. For builders upgrading the front end geometry, Heidts also offers a strong selection of Suspension Control Arms — tubular units engineered for improved geometry and coilover compatibility — along with the complementary Suspension Control Arm Hardware Kits that ensure every bushing, bolt, and bracket installs correctly the first time. Rounding out the chassis side of the build, Heidts Motor Mounts are designed with torque-resistant construction to keep engine placement solid under hard acceleration.
Engineering Excellence & American Quality
Every Heidts crossmember and bracket is precision-cut using high-definition plasma cutting technology, ensuring tight tolerances and repeatable fitment across the entire product line. The company prides itself on maintaining one of the most experienced sales and technical support teams in the industry, ready to help both professional installers and first-time builders find exactly the right components for their application.
Whether you are performing a ground-up chassis build or upgrading individual suspension components on a long-term project car, Heidts Rod Shop delivers the engineering depth, product breadth, and hands-on American craftsmanship to ensure your classic rides as good as it looks.