1947-59 Chevy Truck Chassis Packages
Now offering Apicella Design spec TCI Chassis
Every single chassis that rolls out of our shop will always include the AD specifications that will benefit your 47-59 Chevy truck best. Every chassis is made to order. Prices will vary depending on all add ons & may be subject to an additional freight delivery charge.
Stage 1
Starting at $12,995
Economical start for your truck project. IFS/4-Link suspension, Stage 1 chassis package is a quick way to kickstart the truck build you've always dreamed of. With all the necessary parts and the Apicella Designs spec package, this build it yourself chassis ships right to your door. **Stage 1 Chassis does not come assembled, but is great for those who want a hands-on build.
Stage 2
Starting at $16,995
Our Stage 2 Chassis is our best selling chassis package we offer. The perfect blend of performance and elegance for your weekend cruiser. Including a IFS/4-Link suspension, Stage 2 has all the makings of the ultimate driving machine. Fully assembled and even running if you add one of our engine and transmission packages, Stage 2 will be ready for your truck body the day it arrives to you.
Stage 3
Starting at $17,995
Stage 3 is our most capable chassis yet. Equipped with a torque arm rear suspension, it provides a superior adjustability and better power handling. Perfect choice for customers wanting to compete in autocross and racing events.
Air Bagged Chassis
If you are looking to get low, we have a package that includes air ride suspension. This setup is tried and true and takes the guess work out of your build.
Backed by the best warranty in the industry. TCI offers a lifetime warranty on structural components & a 6 year/60,000 mile warranty on all wear items!
Engine/ Transmission Packages
Starting at $13,995
With a 2 year/50,000 mile warranty, Chevrolet performance connect and cruise packages are the perfect match for any build. Click above for more information.
Stage 1
Stage 1 Chassis includes the following standard features: (Assembly Not Included)
- IFS/4-Link (independent front suspension - equal length 4 link in the rear)
- Currie 9" Hotrod 9-Plus rear end with nodular third member
- Front anti-sway bar standard - Rear available as an option
- Ridetech single adjustable coil over shocks
- Under floor or firewall brake booster options available (firewall mount recommended)
- Standard GM metric disk brakes front and rear - Multiple upgrade options available
Reccommended Upgrades
- Apicella Designs Fuel tank - Aluminum 21 gallon capacity with EFI pump and fuel sender provisions. These tanks are CNC press broke with baffles and tig welded.
- Apicella Designs long tube Tri-Y ceramic coated headers - made from 14 gauge steel & offer a lifetime warranty
- Apicella Designs Bolt-in Crossmember for exhaust hangers
- Apicella Designs Bolt on rear cab mount - eliminates using rear shackle mounts & uses a urethane in its place for more positive cab and panel fitment.
- Firewall brake booster mount - For easy integration of the brake booster on the firewall
- Rear anti-sway bar - Bolt on option that offers improved performance driving characteristics
- Ridetech R-Joints - A simple upgrade that will improve the performance and ride of your truck suspension. These have stainless steel bodies and are fully rebuildable & do not break down like rubber joints do.
- E-Stopp - The simplest way to incorporate a parking brake without having to run a foot or hand operated lever in the truck. Plug and play operation with billet push button to engage and disengage parking brake. Includes Lokar parking brake cables with kit. (requires customer install)
Stage 2
The perfect blend of performance and elegance for your weekend cruiser. Fully assembled with:
- IFS/4-Link (independent front suspension - equal length 4 link in the rear)
- Currie 9" Hotrod 9-Plus rear end with nodular third member - Multiple limited slip/posi & gearing options available
- 11" or 12" Wilwood disc brakes - available in either size to accommodate for your wheel package.
- Front and rear anti-sway bars.
- Ridetech single adjustable coil over shocks - 26 way adjustable and includes a million and one mile Ridetech warranty.
- GM Connect and Cruise engine and transmission computer mounts.
- Ground package- convenient grounding points throughout the chassis.
- Drilled and tapped mounting points for brake and fuel system components.
- E-Stopp parking brake mounts.
- Crossmember for exhaust hangers.
- Modified brake lines - to allow correct clearance for exhaust components.
- Rear cab mount - eliminates using rear shackle mounts & uses a urethane in its place for more positive cab and panel fitment.
- Integrated front bed mounts - makes it easy to align the bed to the cab.
- Stainless brake lines.
- Wooden roller wheels.
Recommemded Upgrades available:
- Apicella Designs Fuel tank - Aluminum 21 gallon capacity with EFI pump and fuel sender provisions. These tanks are CNC press broke with baffles and tig welded.
- EFI fuel pump - available in return & returnless styles in a variety of flow rates.
- Apicella Design long tube Tri-Y ceramic coated headers - made from 14 gauge steel & offer a lifetime warranty.
- Aluminum fuel line - precision bent fuel line already mounted to your chassis with push lock whips on the ends to connect to your engine package.
- Firewall brake booster mount - for easy integration of the brake booster on the firewall. Booster packages are also available with corvette or Wilwood master cylinders.
- Short Stainless or Raw exhaust system that dumps in front of the rear axle - this is made out of mandrel bent & tig welded steel or stainless steel tubing ready to be coated in your desired finish
- Full stainless exhaust - Custom made exhaust system in 2.5" or 3" sizes, these exit out the rear or into the rear fender well and include flex pipes, v-band clamping & polished mufflers.
- Ridetech R-Joints - a simple upgrade that will improve the performance and ride of your truck suspension. These have stainless steel bodies and are fully rebuildable & do not break down like rubber joints do.
- AD spec link bars with R-Joints (double adjustable) - Larger link bar size than standard and comes with left and right hand threaded ends for easy adjustment and alignment.
- Wilwood disc brakes in 13" or 14" 6 piston - These larger rotors and extra pistons offer greater stopping power. Perfect for people running big wheel packages.
- Driveshaft - We can take the guess work out of adapting your engine into your chassis, we have drive shafts to fit most combinations.
- E-Stopp - the simplest way to incorporate a parking brake without having to run a foot or hand operated lever in the truck. Plug and play operation with billet push button to engage and disengage parking brake. Includes Lokar parking brake cables with kit.
- Wheels and tires - We offer a wide variety of wheel packages ranging from Raceline Billets to smoothies.
- Powdercoat - We can have your chassis powder coated before we assemble it to make your build that much easier. Let us do the hard work so you can enjoy building your dream truck.
- Show Prep Powdercoat - even if you are not building a "Show Truck" we now offer a next level powdercoat process that refines the finish from our standard powdercoat. This includes a multistage powdercoat primer and then a color topcoat for a finish that will impress anyone.
Stage 3
Stage 3 - IFS/Torque arm Suspension. Fully assembled with:
- Ridetech coilover shocks.
- Front and rear anti-swyabars.
- 12" or 13" Wilwood disc brakes.
- IFS/Torque Arm (independent front suspension - Torque arm style in the rear).
- Tru-Trac Posi track differential - offers great drivability and performance.
- GM Connect and Cruise engine and transmission computer mounts.
- Ground package- convenient grounding points throughout the chassis.
- Drilled and tapped mounting points for brake and fuel system components.
- E-Stopp parking brake mounts.
- Crossmember for exhaust hangers.
- Modified brake lines - to allow correct clearance for exhaust components.
- Rear cab mount - eliminates using rear shackle mounts & uses a urethane in its place for more positive cab and panel fitment.
- Integrated front bed mounts - makes it easy to align the bed to the cab.
- Stainless brake lines.
- Wooden roller wheels.
More upgradable options:
- Prostreet Option - with room for up to a 12" wide wheel/335 wide tire.
- Urethane torque arm bushings - Replaces the heim joints to offer a more comfortable ride.
- Apicella Designs Fuel tank - Aluminum 21 gallon capacity with EFI pump and fuel sender provisions. These tanks are CNC press broke with baffles and tig welded.
- EFI fuel pump - available in return & returnless styles in a variety of flow rates.
- Apicella Design long tube Tri-Y ceramic coated headers - made from 14 gauge steel & offer a lifetime warranty.
- Aluminum fuel line - precision bent fuel line already mounted to your chassis with push lock whips on the ends to connect to your engine package.
- Firewall brake booster mount - for easy integration of the brake booster on the firewall. Booster packages are also available with corvette or Wilwood master cylinders.
- Short Stainless or Raw exhaust system that dumps in front of the rear axle - this is made out of mandrel bent & tig welded steel or stainless steel tubing ready to be coated in your desired finish.
- Full stainless exhaust - Custom made exhaust system in 2.5" or 3" sizes, these exit out the rear or into the rear fender well and include flex pipes, v-band clamping & polished mufflers.
- Ridetech R-Joints - a simple upgrade that will improve the performance and ride of your truck suspension. These have stainless steel bodies and are fully rebuildable & do not break down like rubber joints do.
- AD spec link bars with R-Joints (double adjustable) - Larger link bar size than standard and comes with left and right hand threaded ends for easy adjustment and alignment.
- Wilwood disc brakes - 13" or 14" 6 piston - These larger rotors and extra pistons offer greater stopping power. Perfect for people running big wheel packages.
- Driveshaft - - We can take the guess work out of adapting your engine into your chassis, we have drive shafts to fit most combinations.
- E-Stopp - the simplest way to incorporate a parking brake without having to run a foot or hand operated lever in the truck. Plug and play operation with billet push button to engage and disengage parking brake. Includes Lokar parking brake cables with kit.
- Wheels and tires - We offer a wide variety from full Raceline Billet custom wheels to the classic torque thrust style.
- Powdercoat - We can have your chassis powder coated before we assemble it to make your build that much easier. Let us do the hard work so you can enjoy building your dream truck.
- Show Prep Powdercoat - even if you are not building a "Show Truck" we now offer a next level powdercoat process that refines the finish from our standard powdercoat. This includes a multistage powdercoat primer and then a color topcoat for a finish that will impress anyone.
Backed by the best warranty in the industry
