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Bolt-On Chevelle Chassis - Getting A Handle On Things

Here's An Exclusive First Look At An Aftermarket Bolt-On Chevelle Chassis

  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    The next day after all welding is complete, the frame is lifted from the jig, and the suspension components are ready to be bolted on.
    Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    The next day after all welding is complete, the frame is lifted from the jig, and the susp
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Once Chris is done welding and bolting on the standard suspension equipment, the bare metal frame is packed into a crate and shipped off to the new owner. From there the new chassis owner has the option to paint or powdercoat the frame any color they wish. RS Performance not only ships their frames with a default setup, but there are also a myriad of possible upgrades that can be performed at the shop before the frame is shipped. Call RS Performance and discuss what those options are. There are far too many to list here. RS Performance will also build the entire vehicle, should you so desire it.
    Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Once Chris is done welding and bolting on the standard suspension equipment, the bare meta
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Brandon Berkshire is going to walk us through the various standard parts that come on the chassis, with a few of the possible upgrades as well. After the frame was finished, all the bare metal pieces were powdercoated and sent back to the shop for final assembly. It's this final assembly that we will look closely at. As we mentioned earlier, DSE is working closely with RS Performance and had engineered the C6 suspension and geometry. First is the power rack-and-pinion.
    Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Brandon Berkshire is going to walk us through the various standard parts that come on the
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    After the power rack-and-pinion is installed, you may notice what looks to be another crossbrace just in front of the rack and front crossmember. Cleverly hidden inside that crossbrace is the sway bar. At first I was confused when I saw no sway bar and had to ask Brandon where it was. That's when it was pointed out that it's all internal.
    Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    After the power rack-and-pinion is installed, you may notice what looks to be another cros
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Next come the powdercoated tie rod ends.
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Here is the splined sway bar we spoke of in the main body of the story.
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    Here is the splined sway bar we spoke of in the main body of the story.
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    The DSE C6 Corvette spindles and A-arms are also part of the standard build of every chassis.
    Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    The DSE C6 Corvette spindles and A-arms are also part of the standard build of every chass
  • Chevy Chevelle Bolt On Chassis
    The A-arms are installed.
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