Chris Alston Chassisworks Shop Tour - Web Exclusive

The Show Room is chock full of displays and products. The company makes enough parts to fill a 244-page catalogue.

The Show Room is chock full of displays and products. The company makes enough parts to fi

Just the other day we took a trip to visit Chris Alston's Chassisworks (CAC) in Sacramento, CA to check out how his company makes all those cool products. Chris Alston developed the first door slammer chassis kits in the mid 1970s and now makes just about everything you could need to make your better, stronger, and faster.

From the website: "Chassisworks manufactures suspension components, chassis, roll bars and cages, steering, brakes, interior sheet metal, and many other components for drag race and street car applications. We start with our state-of-the-art engineering software, continue through our multi-million dollar CNC machining department, and finish with our sophisticated accounting software to make your experience with Chassisworks seamless and affordable."

Lets take a quick look at some of the stuff in his shop.

One of the lines in the company's arsenal is the VariShock line that is made in house. These are available as set valving, single adjustable, double adjustable, coil over, or with an airbag.
One of the lines in the company's arsenal is the VariShock line that is made in house. The
If you don't think this company means business then check this out. CAC has been awarded multiple NHRA Best Engineered awards.
If you don't think this company means business then check this out. CAC has been awarded m
The shop is so big they have room to store all the parts for quick shipment. When we first walked in all we could think of was the final scene from Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
The shop is so big they have room to store all the parts for quick shipment. When we firs

Here is one of two big CNC square tube benders on the premises. These are used to create the back half sections without puckering or crinkling the tubing.
Here is one of two big CNC square tube benders on the premises. These are used to create t
In designing just about anything CAC employs a laser-scanning tool to make sure all the angles are consistent.
In designing just about anything CAC employs a laser-scanning tool to make sure all the an
Being a full service company Chris doesn't just build suspension he also builds cool fixtures to make said products. The fixture not only holds everything in place to be welded it also rotates so the welding technician is in the optimum position to produce awesome welds.
Being a full service company Chris doesn't just build suspension he also builds cool fixtu

Those cool fixtures were all over the shop, like this one for the Fab-9 housings.
CAC can also do special order chassis. They use this frame table Chris bought and shipped from Germany.
CAC can also do special order chassis. They use this frame table Chris bought and shipped
Chris also gave us a preview of a new part coming out soon. These are rear frame sections for the second gen Camaros that makes the car more ridged and provides more tire clearance. We will have more info on this when it's released.
Chris also gave us a preview of a new part coming out soon. These are rear frame sections

We hope you have enjoyed our quick little tour through Chris Alston's Chassisworks. If you would like to know more, please contact the company at any of the information below.