# Vehicle Overview – Know The Equipment Involved --- canonical: https://www.griggsracing.com/vehicle-education/vehicle-overview/ author: Bruce Griggs modified: 2026-05-02 post_type: page --- ## VEHICLE OVERVIEW --- ## **UNDERSTANDING THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED** ##### We believe that safety of everyone is the highest priority. The first information we present to anyone wanting to participate in the thrill of performance vehicles and motor sports is **SAFETY**. With this regard, we issue all information with respect to following the rules – whether they be track issued, local, state or federal.  While many vehicles are held to certain Department of Transportation standards, we will likely be exceeding those expectations and must increase our safety measures accordingly to protect our lives. ##### **[VEHICLE PLANNING:  WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR CAR?](../vehicle-planning/)** ##### **[Glossary of Terms & Definitions](../glossary-of-terms/)** ##### **VEHICLE SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN!** SAFETY EQUIPMENT ##### Fire Protection Coming Soon! ##### Driver Safety Coming Soon! FRAME & WEIGHT ##### Frame Coming Soon! ##### Types of Weight Coming Soon! ##### Weight Management Coming Soon! WHEELS & TIRES ##### Wheels Coming Soon! ##### Tire Basics Coming Soon! ##### Tire Science Coming Soon! MOTION & PHYSICS ##### Motion Directions Coming Soon! ##### Motion Rates Coming Soon! FRONT SLA (SHORT-LONG ARM) GEOMETRY The Short-Long Arm (SLA) Geometry is the most geometrically correct for the front of your car, fully maximizing the performance potential. Unfortunately it is not the suspension that most cars come with. Learn **Why The Stock Mustang Suspension Doesn’t Work and How Griggs Racing Fixes It** Griggs Racing has continued to test and develop improved products for suspension geometry with a complete solution in mind. While we do offer individual components that you can piece together at your leisure (with some having precursory requirements), we do also offer a complete solution. | [![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Csla-system-configurator) ##### [Build Your SLA System Now!](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Csla-system-configurator) | 1. [**K-Member**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Ck-members-front-sla-geometry%2Cassemblies-k-members-front-sla-geometry) 2. [**Anti-Roll Bar**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Canti-roll-bars-front-sla-geometry%2Ckits-anti-roll-bars-front-sla-geometry) 3. [**Spindles**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Cspindles-hubs-front-sla-geometry%2Cspindles%2Cassemblies) 4. [**Bumpsteer Kit**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Cbumpsteer-front-sla-geometry%2Ckits-bumpsteer-front-sla-geometry) 5. **[Lower Control Arm](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Ccontrol-arms-front-sla-geometry%2Cassemblies-control-arms-front-sla-geometry)** 6. **[Upper Control Arm](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Ccontrol-arms-front-sla-geometry%2Cassemblies-control-arms-front-sla-geometry)** 7. [**Mini Tower**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Cmini-towers) 8. **[Coil-Over Shock](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Ccoil-overs-front-sla-geometry%2Ckits)** 9. **[Springs](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Csprings-front-sla-geometry&_design=coil-over-spring)** ##### Related Catalogs **GR Aluminum [Spindle](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/spindle/) Catalog** | |---|---| No matter the front suspension geometry of your car, you will have the following components: 1. [**Steering Rack**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Csteering-racks-steering-front-sla-geometry) 2. [**Steering Shaft**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Clower-steering-shafts) 3. [**Steering Column**](../shop/?_category=front-sla-geometry%2Csteering-columns-steering-front-sla-geometry) FRONT [STRUT](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/strut/) (SINGLE ARM) GEOMETRY The [MacPherson Strut](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/macpherson-strut/) geometry, more correctly known as a [Strut](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/strut/) system is… Learn **Why The Stock Mustang Suspension Doesn’t Work and How Griggs Racing Fixes It** Griggs Racing has continued to test and develop improved products for suspension geometry with a complete solution in mind. While we do offer individual components that you can piece together at your leisure (with some having precursory requirements), we do also offer a complete solution:   | [![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cssa-system-configurator) ##### [Build Your Strut System Now!](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cssa-system-configurator) | 1. [**K-Member**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Ck-members-front-strut-geometry%2Cassemblies-k-members-front-strut-geometry) 2. [**Anti-Roll Bar**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Ckits-anti-roll-bars-front-strut-geometry) 3. [**Spindles**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cspindles-hubs-front-strut-geometry%2Cspindles-spindles-hubs-front-strut-geometry%2C279e56ae8f60127a3143cac4800e6394) 4. [**Bumpsteer Kit**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cbumpsteer-front-strut-geometry%2Ckits-bumpsteer-front-strut-geometry) 5. **[Lower Control Arm](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cassemblies-control-arms-front-strut-geometry)** 6. **[Caster-Camber Plates](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Ccaster-camber-plates-front-strut-geometry)** 7. [**Struts**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Cstruts-front-strut-geometry) 8. **[Springs](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Csprings-front-strut-geometry)**   | |---|---| No matter the front suspension geometry of your car, you will have the following components: 1. [**Steering Rack**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Csteering-front-strut-geometry%2Csteering-racks-steering-front-strut-geometry) 2. [**Steering Shaft**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Csteering-front-strut-geometry%) 3. [**Steering Column**](../shop/?_category=front-strut-geometry%2Csteering-front-strut-geometry%2Csteering-columns-steering-front-strut-geometry) REAR SOLID AXLE GEOMETRY The solid axle… Learn **Why The Stock Mustang Suspension Doesn’t Work and How Griggs Racing Fixes It**. Additionally, we strongly suggest reading Bruce's articles on the **IRS vs Stick Axle Debate** and **[Watts Link](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/watts-link/) vs [Panhard Bar](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/panhard-bar/)** Griggs Racing has continued to test and develop improved products for suspension geometry with a complete solution in mind. While we do offer individual components that you can piece together at your leisure (with some having precursory requirements), we do also offer a complete solution. | [![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](../shop/?_category=solid-rear-axle-sra%2Csra-system-configurator) ##### [Build Your SRA System Now!](../shop/?_category=solid-rear-axle-sra%2Csra-system-configurator) | 1. **Lower Control Arms** (aka Trailing Arms) 2. Upper [Control Arm](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/control-arm/)(s) ( If no [TorqueArm](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/torquearm/)) 3. **Torque Arm** 4. Lateral Linkage 1. **[Watts Link](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/watts-link/)** 2. **[Panhard Bar](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/panhard-bar/)** 5. Springs 1. [Coil-Over](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/coil-over/) Springs 2. Conventional Springs 6. **Shocks** 7. Diff Girdle ##### Related Catalogs **[Watts Link](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/watts-link/) Catalog** **[TorqueArm](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/torquearm/) Catalog** | |---|---| [INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/independent-rear-suspension/) (IRS) The [Independent Rear Suspension](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/independent-rear-suspension/)… Learn **Why The Stock Mustang Suspension Doesn’t Work and How Griggs Racing Fixes It **as well as Bruce's article on the **IRS vs Stick Axle Debate** Griggs Racing has continued to test and develop improved products for suspension geometry with a complete solution in mind. While we do offer individual components that you can piece together at your leisure (with some having precursory requirements), we do also offer complete packages: | [![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](../shop/?_category=independent-rear-irs%2Cirs-system-configurator) ##### [Build Your IRS System Now!](../shop/?_category=independent-rear-irs%2Cirs-system-configurator) | 1. Cradle mount 2. Diff Mounts 3. LCA bushings 4. UCA bushings 5. Coil over (yes or no) 6. **Shocks** 7. **Springs** 8. Anti Roll Bar 9. [Toe](https://www.griggsracing.com/glossary/toe/) Link | |---|---| BRAKING ##### Braking Basics Coming Soon! ##### Racing Brakes Coming Soon! ENGINE COMPONENTS ##### Combustion & Acceleration Coming Soon! ##### Cooling Components Coming Soon! ##### Oil System Coming Soon! ##### Accessories & Belt Design Coming Soon! ##### Engine Bottom-End Coming Soon! ##### Engine Top-End Coming Soon! ##### Air Intake Coming Soon! ##### Exhaust Coming Soon! POWER ADDERS & BOOST ##### Combustion Additives Coming Soon! ##### Superchargers Coming Soon! ##### Turbochargers Coming Soon! FUEL, IGNITION & TIMING ##### Fuel Delivery Coming Soon! ##### Ignition & Spark Control Coming Soon! ##### Tuning, Timing & Troubleshooting Coming Soon! TRANSMISSION ##### Transmission Coming Soon! ##### Clutch & Flywheel Coming Soon! REAR AXLE ##### Differential Coming Soon!