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Originally Posted by joedoh
but be aware that stiff chassis on the track are wonderfully handling machines, stiff chassis on the street break ball joints, or suspension attachment points, because the chassis has no flex to absorb what a real street provides.
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I have to disagree with that statement. Properly sized ball joints, bushings, and other components are required in conjunction with a stiffer chassis. The correct springs and shock valving are also needed. Newer vehicles have very little chassis flex compared to older models and they generally drive and hold up much better. Corvettes are a very good example. Try driving a newer vette and then go drive one from the 70's or 80's and the chassis flex is very obvious. Even without the flex I'd say the newer chassis components are more reliable.