US Car Tool Unibody Stiffening Kits Fix the Flex
Many favorite American muscle cars are built on the unibody platform. Challengers, Chargers, Mustangs, and ‘Cudas are just a few. This platform has long been the design of the future and, in fact, today we find that most cars rolling off the assembly lines are using unibody structures. The design definitely has its benefits. It allows automakers to use lighter materials, resulting in lower vehicle weight, better fuel efficiency, and increased safety and performance. Much of that is thanks to years of innovation and technology, as the unibody structures back in the day left much room for improvement—one of which was the tendency to roll and flex under load. Luckily, US Car Tool is at-the-ready with everything you need to stiffen up the chassis of that classic ride.
What is Unibody Construction?
First things first, let’s have a quick refresher. Unibody comes from the phrases unitized body and is a construction concept that extends far past the automotive industry into aircraft, architecture, and even the MacBook sitting on your coffee table.
The larger idea is that an object’s outer “skin” will be constructed to withstand heavy loads. As it applies to auto manufacturing, it means turning the body and frame into a single structure. That structure is still made up of smaller pieces, but they are connected in such a way as to integrate with and reinforce one another.
Weak Chassis? US Car Tool Has the Answer.
As we mentioned above, a unibody design has its advantages. Mostly, lightening the weight of the vehicle. But, a unibody platform can’t resist torsion as well as other structures (namely body-on-frame) and this can cause the chassis to twist or move under hard cornering or braking. And this is where US Car Tool comes in.
For over 10 years, US Car Tool has been serving the Mopar and hot rod communities with quality restoration products and—you guessed it—chassis stiffening tools. Stiffening up a unibody frame offers several advantages. The biggest being that it makes the car faster. By eliminating that unwanted flex, the car will have more traction. And naturally, that means more speed. As the company slogan says, “Wanna Be Fast? Get it stiff.”
By offering additional structural components to unibody vehicles, US Car Tool gives builders the opportunity to transform their ride quality entirely. What’s more is that it comes at an affordable cost. Even the Level 3 kits barely run over the $1,000 mark. And considering other suspension and chassis upgrades you’ve already looked at are likely double this price tag, US Car Tool offers a lot of bang for your buck.
What Comes in a US Car Tool Chassis Stiffening Kit?
The components offered in these kits include: subframe connectors, torque boxes, inner fender braces, core support stiffeners, spring relocation kits, and even mini-tub kits. This is the Level 3 package, which is a great way to save money over individual component pricing.
If you’re looking for something a little more basic, and a little easier on the wallet, the company offers Level 1 and 2 packages as well. Level 2 kits lack the mini-tub and spring relocation kits. And Level 1 supplies a pair of frame connectors and a set of four torque boxes.
Keep in mind that everything you buy from US Car Tool to stiffen the chassis will require welding. The company has opted to stay away from cheaper, bolt-on components that some competitors offer. While it certainly adds in a level of labor that may or may not drive up the price point, at the end of the day even a Level 1 kit will transform the way the car rides.
But That’s Not All…
US Car Tool offers a variety of products relevant to restoration and steel work. Instead of offering just the go-fast parts, the company sells all sorts of goodies. Moving body wheel sets, rotisserie parts, and even K-frame restoration kits are offered by this brand. These guys have a serious grip on the unibody market and have everything you’d need in order to get yours back on the street.
One more great thing US Car Tool offers is its panel restoration program. We all know that restoring older cars is getting harder and harder. Most of what you find is almost way too clapped out to consider repairing. Many aftermarket suppliers like AMD and Goodmark have done an excellent job at providing car builders with the sheet metal they need to repair their dream ride. But sometimes buying new metal can be a nightmare. Luckily, US Car Tool will take your old sheet metal and refurbish it for you. This is especially good to know for Mopar owners, since there is a lot of old metal you just can’t buy anymore.
Whether you’re looking to add more power or you just want to upgrade your old ride, US Car Tool can help you strengthen the chassis and “get all the go and whoa to move your car, not twist it.”
