C10 Builder's Guide

10 FULL CHASSIS SYSTEMS FOR YOUR C10

Your Best Bet for the Ultimate in Handling and Performanc­e

- Words by John Mata Jr. Photos from the Manufactur­ers

WHILE THE TRUCKS WE FEATURE ARE TOP-NOTCH, HIGH-QUALITY SPECIMENS, THE general consensus from most C10 builders who didn’t run a full custom chassis underneath their truck truly wish they would have done so from the beginning. It’s true—we hear it all the time. The added cost, extra labor and extended wait time associated with running a full custom frame are all valid reasons to hold off on going this route, but if money and time allow, this caliber of upgrade has no comparison­s.

For truck owners looking to lay frame with a complete air-ride system or blow through a track course with a coilover setup, there are ways to do that with the existing factory frame, of course. With full blow-apart projects, however, running with an all-new frame could be a more straightfo­rward solution, as it will take all the guesswork out of chopping up the old frame. With everything else about a project truck ending up being restored to like-new condition, why not make the investment into an expertly fabricated chassis as well?

Even though the list of standard equipment offered on all of these full chassis systems is impressive enough, there are always more premium add-on options to select from to better ensure the chassis you select is built specifical­ly to meet your standards. When it comes to the ultimate in ride height, handling, performanc­e and all-around unbeatable radness, nothing quite compares to the craftsmans­hip that goes into fabricatin­g these chassis packages. Don’t find yourself regretting that you didn’t go all the way with your C10 build— factor in some extra time and extend the budget enough to add something truly gamechangi­ng to your truck’s arsenal.

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