Modified Chassis

[SDS MACHINING]

Now that the true ride height has been established we have made these changes to chassis,

Sectioned the front and raised it up a total of 2 1/2 inches
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/CIMG2442-1.jpg

raised the rearend and the 4 link up a total of 2 inches.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/CIMG2435-1.jpg

[Vegas69]

You better make some room in that tunnel for the driveshaft and u joints. I've had mine lightly contact under full accel when I had the coil overs a little low.

[SDS MACHINING]

You better make some room in that tunnel for the driveshaft and u joints. I've had mine lightly contact under full accel when I had the coil overs a little low.

very true, we just discussed that today and are making provisions for that very issue, we are going to modify the tunnel and square it up some which will help not only for clearance but also give us a better platform for the center console which is going to split the back seat as well.

[jackfrost]

you might want to post updates to the same thread, so people have some idea what you're talking about.

[SDS MACHINING]

you might want to post updates to the same thread, so people have some idea what you're talking about.
my apologies, I will keep this in mind.

[SDS MACHINING]

I received pictures today from the fine people at AutoRad that my core support is near completion, I should hopefully have sometime late next week, as this is the only missing piece to finishing the metal work, there will be a few suttle changes made to the chassis to accomodate this support since we have raised the front section of the chassis up 2.5". were still trying for the early July paint date.

core support
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/dsc01018-1.jpg

the top core is the standard unit with two 1" lines, we are going with the other core which offers two 1 1/2" lines. this combined with dual electric fans should keep things pretty cool.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/05/dsc01020-1.jpg

[Motown 454]

Very nice.!

[SDS MACHINING]

A few more changes to the rear were needed to get the ride height in position,

from this
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSCN0993-1.jpg

to this, custom made box sections were installed to widen out the mini tubs and create more clearance
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSCN1023-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSCN1024-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSCN1038-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/06/DSCN1030-1.jpg

[Motown 454]

Wow that should be low

[Twentyover]

Any way to combine this with the other build thread(s) or can you provide a link to the ther threads?