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1953–56 F-100 pickup chassis

10 aftermarket chassis and subframes from 5 builders, compared with keeping and upgrading the original frame.

Art Morrison Enterprises, Roadster Shop, Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs, Speedtech Performance, Total Cost Involved

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Aftermarket chassis

Prices checked Oct 2, 2026

Compare	Builder & product	Type	Front	Rear	Price
	Original chassis Keep it and upgrade itFull ladder frame (open C-channel rails)	Factory	Solid I-beam axle on leaf springs; worm-and-roller manual steering box with drag link	Solid axle on leaf springs	Kits from $3,825Cheapest kit in each area
	Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs 1953-1956 Ford F100 Chassis	Full frame	Scott's A-arm IFS, anti-dive	Equal-length parallel 4-bar, Moser 9in; Watt's opt.	$14,750–$15,650 Coilover from $14,750; SuperSlam from $15,650; long bed +$1,500 Source
	Roadster Shop 1953-56 Ford SPEC Slammed	Full frame	IFS, RS SV coilovers or air bags, power rack & pinion, forged knuckles with sealed bearing hubs	Parallel 4-bar with billet Watts link, coilovers or air bags, Ford 9in, 31-spline	$15,995 Base price (starting configuration, before options) Source
	Speedtech Performance 1953-1956 Ford F100 Extreme Street Chassis	Full frame	Double wishbone, QA1 coilovers, Sweet rack	Torque arm	$17,160 Listed price; plus $900 crating fee and freight Source
	Total Cost Involved 1953-1956 Ford F-100 Truck Pro Touring Chassis	Full frame	Pro-Touring IFS	Not checked (Pro-Touring line uses torque arm)	$19,315 Category-listing price Source
	Roadster Shop 1953-56 Ford P/U (REVO)	Full frame	REVO IFS (configurable)	9in or IRS options	$19,995 Base Price $19,995; live page not linked from menus Source
	Roadster Shop 1953-56 Ford F100 FAST TRACK	Full frame	RS Fast Track IFS, 58.75in 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 price (starting configuration, before options) Source
	Speedtech Performance 1953-1956 Ford F100 Extreme Chassis (torque arm)	Full frame	Double A-arms, forged spindles, Sweet rack, coilovers	Torque arm	$24,999.95 Listed price Source
	Roadster Shop 1953-56 Ford F100 RideLine	Full frame	RS Ride Line IFS, forged spindles, Fox SV 6.0in coilovers, OEM sealed bushings, 1.25in mandrel-bent sway bar	RS Fast Link parallel 4-bar, Fox SV 6.0in coilovers, Strange Ford 9in; RideLine IRS optional	$26,995 Base price (starting configuration, before options) Source
	Speedtech Performance 1953-1956 Ford F100 Extreme IRS Chassis	Full frame	Forged spindles, Sweet rack, coilovers	IRS, alum 9in, CV axles	$33,902.96 Listed price Source
	Art Morrison Enterprises 1953-1956 Ford F100 GT Sport Chassis	Full frame	Sport IFS, adj. sway bar, custom-valved coilovers	4-bar with Johnny Joints, Panhard, 9in, coilovers	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: Full ladder frame (open C-channel rails)
Front suspension: Solid I-beam axle on leaf springs; worm-and-roller manual steering box with drag link
Rear suspension: Solid axle on leaf springs
Weak spots: The beam axle and leafs give a crude ride, little roll control and heavy, slow steering. The frame is thin and flexible, and the drum brakes are weak.

Suspension and steering kits for the original chassis

Area	Kit	What it does	Price
Front suspension	Heidts 1953-1956 Ford Truck Mustang II IFS Kit	Crossmember, tubular arms, manual rack, 11in rotors, coil springs	$2,700 Heidts list Source
Front suspension	TCI Engineering (Total Cost Involved) 1953-1956 F-100 Pro Touring IFS	Weld-in performance IFS with rack-and-pinion	$5,095 Price seen on TCI category page Source
Rear suspension	TCI Engineering (Total Cost Involved) 1953-1956 Ford Truck 4-Link Rear Suspension	Adjustable 4-link with Ridetech coilovers; axle brackets welded	$2,123 Sale price (reg $2,359) Source
Rear suspension	TCI Engineering (Total Cost Involved) 1953-1956 F100 Parabolic Leaf Spring Rear Suspension	Low-friction parabolic leaf setup for a better ride and stance	$1,125 Price seen on TCI category page Source