For the last 3 or 4 years, Chevy’s have been running neck and neck with Dodges at events, and it’s no wonder…

Aside from making comparable horsepower, the aftermarket has made it possible for the 9¼-inch AAM independent front suspension to live under high horsepower, and in extreme sled pull and drag race scenarios. The most important things to know: retain the stock ride height up front and it will survive (lay off cranking up those torsion bars).

In the March issue we’ll tell you when it’s time to add aftermarket tie-rod sleeves, a center link stabilizer, a straight center link, idler and pitman arm braces, and even when you’d be better off welding the front differential or installing a locker.