1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body chassis
16 aftermarket chassis and subframes from 7 builders, compared with keeping and upgrading the original frame.
Art Morrison Enterprises, Chris Alston's Chassisworks, Ridetech, Roadster Shop, Schwartz Performance, Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs, Speedtech Performance
Aftermarket chassis
Reading these prices
Starting prices aren't always comparable. Some include suspension, steering and brakes; some are a bare frame or front clip and the rest is extra. Check the Front and Rear columns and each product's notes before comparing totals. "Price on request" means the builder quotes each build. Confirm with the builder before you order, and send corrections through our contact page.
Upgrade the original chassis
- How it's built
- Body-on-frame perimeter frame: boxed front section, open C-channel center and rear rails (convertibles used a stronger boxed frame)
- Front suspension
- SLA A-arms with coil springs; Saginaw recirculating-ball steering
- Rear suspension
- Live axle with 4-link (two lower trailing arms, two angled upper arms) and coil springs
- Weak spots
- The open C-channel center and rear rails twist, and the rear control-arm frame mounts crack under traction. Rubber body mounts, poor camber gain and bump steer limit handling.
Stiffening the body or frame? We list 2 kits for this car, such as frame rails, subframe connectors and braces, on its Chassis stiffening page.
Suspension and steering kits for the original chassis
| Area | Kit | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Ridetech StreetGRIP Suspension System 1964-1967 GM A-Body | Dual-rate coils front/rear, adjustable shocks, front bar, ball joints | $1,885 from; $1,885-$2,556 Source |
| Front suspension | Hotchkis 11024 Upper & Lower Performance A-Arm Kit | Tubular arms with improved geometry; fits all 1964-72 A-bodies | $2,149.98 upper+lower set Source |
| Front suspension | UMI Performance 4056-1 Adjustable Upper A-Arms | Rod-end adjustable uppers for pro-touring alignment | $649.99 pair Source |
| Rear suspension | UMI Performance 401519 Rear Control Arm Kit, Adjustable Upper | Tubular lowers and adjustable uppers to set pinion angle | $469.99 4 arms Source |
| Steering | Borgeson Street & Performance Power Steering Box 12.7:1 (800130) | Lists 1964-81 A-body fitment | $519.75 Borgeson price; needs rag joint 990012 Source |
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