Have you ever seen a Mustang sitting ridiculously high? Or, have you ever bought brand new shocks for your vintage vehicle only to find your classic now rides like a truck? Maybe you just love the looks of older cars but would rather keep a modern feel to the ride.

All of these problems and many more are simple suspension issues and, when treated correctly, are all easy fixes to both understand and implement.

Here are the Five Things Every Hot Rodder Should Know About Their Suspension:

5. Lowering Blocks Make Your Vehicle Ride Abysmally

One of the quickest ways to raise or lower a vehicle is by sticking a block on the leaf springs. It’s cheap and quick and pretty common too. But we don’t ever recommend using blocks to raise or lower your vehicle.

4. Ride Height Is Subjective, And Sometimes Not What You Think