Heidts Joins BMR Suspension
BMR Suspension, based in Lakeland, Florida, has acquired hot rod and muscle car parts manufacturer Heidts Suspension of Lake Zurich, Illinois. “BMR Suspension and Heidts Suspension are like two sides of the same coin,” says Allan Miller, president of BMR Suspension. Allan is an accomplished drag racer, autocross challenger and road course enthu- siast and he tests the products he develops on his own vehicles.
a 700-square-foot garage. It is well known for making some of the best and most innovative sus- pension parts in the automotive aftermarket. In 2011 Alston Racing, a well-respected and estab- lished manufacturer of racing components, joined Heidts and brought along their expertise in build- ing complete race cars. In 2018, after 50 years designing and manufacturing quality components for the professional and novice installer, Chassis Engineering joined the growing Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts and has continued the tradi-
tion of designing and manufacturing quality com- ponents that are designed with ease of installation (many of their kits feature all bolt-on ease) and durability in mind, creating an unmatched cus- tomer experience and product line for the hot rod and street rod enthusiast. Chassis Engineering joined Alston Racing and American Performance Shock that make up today’s Heidts. The sale of Heidts to Miller Performance Products was facilitated by Hart Marx Advisors and financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Both BMR and Heidts will continue to operate independently of each other, continuing to serve
“BMR dominates the American late-model mar- ket and Heidts dominates the American muscle car and street rod market. This acquisition combines decades of engineering expertise, US manufactur- ing capabilities, and a deep focus on quality,” states Wallace Leyshon, president and CEO of Heidts Suspension. “Moving forward, this partner- ship ensures that we will expand our commitment to American craftsmanship while developing inno- vative suspension solutions for the vehicles our customers love.”
BMR Suspension manufactures heavy duty per- formance control arms, Panhard bars, shock tower braces, K-members, lowering spring kits, CV axle shafts, trailing arms, sway bars, anti-roll bar kits, tie rods, driveshaft safety loops and much more. Heidts was founded in 1985 by Gary Heidts in
the needs of their respective customers. BMR Suspension will continue to expand upon its established lineup for Ford, GM and Mopar offer- ings, while BMR and Heidts will collaborate closely creating new product lines. For more information visit: heidts.com or bmrsuspension.com.
14 APRIL 2026
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