1968–74 Nova chassis

13 aftermarket chassis and subframes from 9 builders, compared with keeping and upgrading the original frame.

Art Morrison Enterprises, Chris Alston's Chassisworks, Detroit Speed, Ridetech, Roadster Shop, Schwartz Performance, Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs, Speedtech Performance, Total Cost Involved

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Aftermarket chassis

Prices checked Oct 2, 2026

Builder & product	Type	Front	Rear	Price
Original chassis Keep it and upgrade itUnibody with a bolt-on, rubber-isolated front subframe (shares the 1967-69 F-body subframe design)	Factory	SLA A-arms with coil springs; Saginaw recirculating-ball steering	Live axle on mono-leaf springs (multi-leaf on some)	Kits from $1,848.74Cheapest kit in each area
Chris Alston's Chassisworks Camaro 67-69 (F-Body), Nova 68-72 - Bolt-On Front Frame Clip (Without Suspension) (7701) Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-72 Nova	Front subframe	A-arm; Street Machine/g-Machine/Ultimate Pro-Touring packages sold separately	n/a (g-Connector subframe connectors $989/$1,159)	$2,798 Clip only. Susp pkgs: Street Machine 5762 $4,249; g-Machine 5763 $4,659; Ultimate Pro-Tou… Source
Detroit Speed QuadraLink Rear Suspension Kit (041704 / 041706)	Rear suspension	n/a	4-link coilover with panhard	$3,186.95–$5,214.95 No axle brackets base (041706DS) to with brackets DA (041704-DDS) Source
Speedtech Performance 1968-1974 GM X-Body Torque Arm Suspension	Rear suspension	n/a	Torque arm	$3,999.95 Listed price Source
Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs Camaro/Firebird/Nova Bolt-On IFS Front Clip Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-72 Nova	Front subframe	Unequal-length DOM A-arms, 2x4x3/16 crossmember, rack, anti-dive, 1in sway bar	n/a	$5,685 Starting at $5,685; SuperSlam airbags +$440 Source
Ridetech Ridetech MOMENTUM Subframe System \| 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird & 1968-1974 Nova Fits 1967-69 Camaro / Firebird & 1968-74 Nova	Front subframe	Billet upper / tubular lower arms, Fox coilover or ShockWave, AFX or Corvette spindles	n/a	$6,495 From $6,495; steering, brakes, mounts and shocks are options; $495 freight Source
Speedtech Performance GM F & X-Body Pro Touring Subframe Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-74 Chevrolet Nova	Front subframe	Boxed subframe, tubular arms, Unisteer power rack, QA1 coilovers, sway bar	Not included	$7,999.95 Listed price Source
Art Morrison Enterprises GT Sport front clip / bolt-in subframe (AME Sport C6) Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-74 Nova	Front subframe	Sport C6 uprights, C7 forged alum arms, adj. coilovers, 20:1 power rack	n/a (pairs with AME rear clip)	$8,429.99 Classic Industries $8,429.99/set (MSRP $9,272.99): AM676904, AM676906, AM676911 Source
Total Cost Involved 1968-1974 Nova Pro Touring IFS	Front subframe	Tubular narrowed-rail clip, Ridetech coilovers, power R&P, Wilwood 12in	n/a	$9,201 Complete bolt-in front clip with trans crossmember and inner fenders Source
Speedtech Performance 67-69 GM F & 68-74 X-Body Extreme Subframe Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-74 Chevrolet Nova	Front subframe	Forged spindles with C7 hubs, Sweet rack, 3-pc sway bar, optional coilovers	Not included	$9,968 Listed price Source
Detroit Speed Hydroformed Front Subframe Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird; 1968-74 Chevrolet Nova	Front subframe	Hydroformed subframe, tubular SLA arms, DSE/JRi coilovers, power rack & pinion	Not included	$9,999.95–$12,599.95 Range across bare/powdercoat, SBC-LS-LT/BBC, non-adj to DA remote-reservoir shocks Source
Chris Alston's Chassisworks Camaro 67-69, Nova 68-72 - Bolt-On Front Frame Clip and Suspension (Drag Race Strut System) (7705) Fits 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro; 1968-72 Nova	Front subframe	VariStrut drag-race strut	n/a	$13,495 Clip with suspension Source
Roadster Shop 1968-74 Nova FAST TRACK	Full frame	RS Fast Track IFS, 54.75in track, C7-based forged knuckles, sealed hubs, RS SV by Fox coilovers, 1.25in splined sway bar	Large-dia parallel 4-bar, Strange Ford 9in, S/S 31-spline axles; Fast Track IRS optional	$22,495 Base $22,495; product page shows 'From $22,695' Source
Schwartz Performance 1968-1974 X-Body, Nova G-Machine Chassis	Full frame	Double A-arm, low-friction ball joints, power rack, HD splined sway bar	Moser full-floating 9" (56" hub-to-hub); IRS optional	Quote only Source

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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: Unibody with a bolt-on, rubber-isolated front subframe (shares the 1967-69 F-body subframe design)
Front suspension: SLA A-arms with coil springs; Saginaw recirculating-ball steering
Rear suspension: Live axle on mono-leaf springs (multi-leaf on some)
Weak spots: Same weakness as the 1st-gen Camaro: the subframe-to-unibody joint flexes and there are no rails tying front to rear. Mono-leaf wheel hop and soft bushings limit grip.

Stiffening the body or frame? We list 3 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 1968-1974 Nova	Bolt-on coils, adjustable shocks, sway bar, steel or composite leaf springs	$2,155 from; $2,155-$3,196 by options Source
Front suspension	Hotchkis 11079 Upper & Lower Performance A-Arm Kit	Tubular A-arm set for 68-74 Nova and 67-69 F-body	$2,108.99 upper+lower set Source
Front suspension	UMI Performance 2753 Tubular A-Arms, Upper	Corrects caster and improves camber; fits 68-74 Nova	$629.99 pair Source
Rear suspension	Hotchkis 2407C Sport Leaf Spring Kit, 1.5 in. drop	Multi-leaf conversion, 150-180 lb/in, includes hardware	$699 pair Source
Steering	Borgeson Street & Performance Power Steering Box 12.7:1 (800130)	Lists 1968-79 X-body fitment	$519.75 Borgeson price; pre-77 needs rag joint 990012 Source