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Originally Posted by ken sungela
Well, here goes, first post. I'm building a '53 3100 for a customer who wants it to ride like a new truck. Factoring in time and cost, I think an aftermarket chassis is the best alternative instead of retrofitting an S10 or other production chassis.
I'm looking at the TCI, Roadstershop, and Street Rod garage chassis. Building each one with comparable bolt on stuff (ie suspension, brakes, rear), the TCi chassis is about $12,500 (4 week lead), $17500 (12 week lead) for the Roadstershop and ? for the SRG. We are leaning toward an LS3 engine with a 5 speed. I'm thinking the SRG chassis will price out somewhere between the other two, I'll confirm tomorrow.
This will be an everyday street truck. I know, its overkill, but this is the direction the customer wants to go.
Anyone have any opinion on what the pros and cons are of each chassis alternative? I've built Corvettes with aftermarket chassis, but have never done a truck.
Thanks in advance.
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From your choices I would go with Roadstershop. If Art Morrison is in the budget it would be my first choice.
I would never use a suspension that uses mainly heim joint as the pivots for a daily driver there are not made for that type of use. Morrison uses normal rod ends and easily adjustable caster camber setup. GT Sport Performance" chassis is the one to get about 17.5k , they have another cheaper version that's pretty much the same as all the rest