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Pick To Click

A detailed look at the pros and cons of single- and double-adjustable shocks. Article includes comparative shock response graphs.

Sponsor Spotlight

Sponsor Spotlight

A brief history of how Chris Alston's got started as a chassis builder and the growth of Chassisworks since its inception.

 

Chassisworks Shop Tour

Chassisworks Shop Tour

Understanding the dynamics of a drag-race car during launches and how to tune adjustable shocks to get the most out of your vehicle.

 

Track Tested!

Track Tested!

The proof is in the results! VariShock smooth-bodies on a Chevy C10 pickup improved MPH and overall time through the slalom course.

C4... and After, Part II

C4... and After, Part II

Custom VariShock ShockWave™ installation on a 1957 Chevy pickup, rear suspension.

Fine Tuning Drag Race Suspension

Fine Tuning Drag Race Suspension

Understanding the dynamics of a drag-race car during launches and how to tune adjustable shocks to get the most out of your vehicle.

 

Shock Absorber Basics

Shock Absorber Basics

A guide to assist you in choosing what type of shock to purchase for your performance needs and how the correct shock and spring combination may is more important than some think.

The FAB9 - Mustang Rocking Rear

The FAB9™ - Mustang Rocking Rear

Installation of the complete '79-04 Mustang FAB9™ with ProPower arms, adjustable shock mounts, and VariShock coil-overs.

Project Killer Panda - To The Nines

Project Killer Panda - To The Nines

Installation of the complete Fox Mustang FAB9™ with splined anti-roll bar, VariShock coil-overs, and ProPower arms on Project Killer Panda.

Mustang Direct-Fit FAB9 Review

Mustang Direct-Fit FAB9™ Review

Tech review of the direct-fit FAB9™ and ProPower control arms that are making their way onto the Fox Mustang, Project Killer Panda.

Star Wars Axlehousings

Star Wars Axlehousings

A comparison between the tried and true OE Ford 9" housings and our FAB9™, and the benefits of stepping up to a modern fabricated housing.

Upscale Housing

Upscale Housing

A overview of the technology and precision that goes into each and every one of our FAB9™ rearend housings.

Project Getaway - Rear-Surrection, Part I

Project Getaway - Rear-Surrection, Part I

1966 Nova, Project Getaway, gets our trick billet-aluminum canted-4-bar rear frame, supension, and factory-welded FAB9™.

How To Pro Street a Pickup

How To Pro Street a Pickup

Installation of our Pro Street 4-Link on a 1974 Chevy pickup using the factory frame.

How To Pro Street a Unibody Car

How To Pro Street a Unibody Car

Giving a unibody car the Pro Street treatment. Features our Eliminator II 4-link rear frame and 10-point roll cage.

How To Install a Subframe and 4-Link Suspension

How To Install a Subframe and 4-Link Suspension

Installation of our Battle-Cruiser 4-Link rear frame and 12-point roll cage in a 1965 Mustang.

How To Install a Ladder-Bar Suspension

How To Install a Ladder-Bar Suspension

Pro Street suspension doesn't always mean a full back half. We show how easy it is to install a ladder-bar crossmember and rear suspension with the factory frame rails.

Selecting a Rear Suspension

Selecting a Rear Suspension

Information to help you make an informed decision when choosing a rear suspension and the options along the way.

Choosing a Chassis

Choosing a Chassis

Tips on how to figure out how to best reach your vehicle performance goals. Back half, front frame, full frame, or complete chassis???

CHP Insider - All About Chassis and Suspension

CHP Insider - All About Chassis and Suspension

Would you like to know what a lifetime of building high-performance chassis will teach you? In this article Chris Alston shares a bit of his technical knowledge on just about everything chassis related.

How To Pro Street a Unibody Car

How To Pro Street a Unibody Car

Giving a unibody car the Pro Street treatment. Features our Eliminator II 4-link rear frame and 10-point roll cage.

How To Reframe a Late-Model Truck

How To Reframe a Late-Model Truck

See how to replace a truck rear frame and install wheel tubs to make room for more rubber and a 4-link rear suspension.

Hot Tub How To

Hot Tub How To

Shows step-by-step how to correctly measure and trim our steel or aluminum wheel tubs to fit a back-halfed project car or truck.

How To Install a Roll Bar

How To Install a Roll Bar

Step-by-step installation of our 8-point roll bar with swing-out door bars and removeable back brace.

Project Getaway - Full Frontal

Project Getaway - Full Frontal

With our subframe installed on Product Getaway the factory radiator core support and fenders are installed, along with brakes and wheels to mock-up the build and check the stance.

Project Getaway

Project Getaway

In this introduction to the '66 Nova, Project Getaway, is stripped of the original factory suspensions in preparation for our g-Machine front system and billet canted-4-bar rear frame.

How To Install a NoFAB Subframe

How To Install a NoFAB Subframe

An in-house installed Chevy II subframe system from start to finish including motor plate and engine installation, inner fender panels, and factory sheet metal.

Designing a Trick New Front End

Designing a Trick New Front End

A look at the development and manufacturing processes involved in producing our Chevy II bolt-on subframe system.

Subframe to Surface Missile

Subframe to Surface Missile

Detailed pictorial featuring our g-Machine subframe, polished stainless A-arms, g-Street™ brakes, and use of the shock simulator tool.

Dynacorn '67 Camaro Buildup - Part III

Dynacorn '67 Camaro Buildup - Part III

Part 3 of the Dynacorn '67 Camaro continues with assembly of our g-Street™ brake kit, bolting in the subframe, and frame connectors.

Dynacorn '67 Camaro Buildup - Part II

Dynacorn '67 Camaro Buildup - Part II

Part 2 of the Dynacorn '67 Camaro begins assembly of our g-Machine subframe with Street Machine A-arms, power rack, and FAB9 rearend housing.

Project Godzilla - Suspension Tactics

Project Godzilla - Suspension Tactics

The '69 Nova continues moving forward with the installation of the Street Machine A-arms, sculpted spindles, and brakes.

Project Godzilla - Skeletal Upgrade

Project Godzilla - Skeletal Upgrade

Our g-Machine subframe get bolted into Project Godzilla with a detailed look at the steering, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain mounts.

Project Godzilla - Attacking Godzilla

Project Godzilla - Attacking Godzilla

The '69 Nova, Project Godzilla, gets underway with removal of the factory subframe in preparation of our g-Machine subframe system.

How To Install a Late-Model Front End

How To Install a Late-Model Front End

Follow along with the installation of our Drag-Race A-Arm Front Frame System. Available in 3x2"-boxed and 1-5/8"-round tube versions.