Most people only see the finished suspension links bolted underneath a buggy. What they don’t see is the machining, setup work, measuring, and fabrication that goes into link creation.
In this behind-the-scenes shop video, Adam Woodlee walks through how Wide Open Design manufactures custom 7075 aluminum suspension links in-house from raw material to finished product.
And unlike mass-produced shelf inventory, every set of WOD links is built to order. That means every order placed online or over the phone immediately starts a real manufacturing process inside the shop.
Built in the USA. Built in-House.
One thing that separates WOD links from many off-the-shelf suspension products is the fact they are fully manufactured in-house. The process shown in the video is the actual Wide Open Design shop building real customer orders every day.
That gives the WOD team direct control over:
- quality
- lead times
- customization
- machining standards
- final inspection
while also allowing customers to get suspension links built specifically for their rig instead of generic universal solutions.
Precision Machining Matters
The video walks through the actual machining process used at the WOD shop.
Every link receives:
- precision-machined threads
- exact length cutting
- proper left-hand and right-hand thread orientation
- machined wrench flats
- custom sizing based on customer specifications
Because the links are manufactured in-house, WOD maintains complete control over:
- machining tolerances
- thread quality
- fitment accuracy
- turnaround speed
- final quality control
That consistency becomes critical when building:
- 4 linked suspension systems
- custom chassis
- race vehicles
- high-articulation crawlers
where suspension geometry directly affects vehicle handling and reliability.
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