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Originally Posted by Mean 69
Currently, I'd say a modified stock frame, with well thought out parts that compliment the rear suspension. For now, anyway. The ATS solution holds a lot of promise, it improves some of the inherent geometry issues, and allows the use of contemporary brakes. You will get a ton of opinions on this and that, but at this point, I feel that a well executed stock unit will kepp up with, or out-do any of the aftermarket frames, for a fraction of the price. Pretty good value.
Mark
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How can you say a fraction of the price when if you add up the cost of parts a new aftermkt jambony looks to be the better deal:
Tubular uppers and lowers = $700 avg
Rack & Pinion = $800 avg
Brakes = $1100 - 1700 Baer track's or Wilwood's 6 piston
Time to perform g-mod = ????
Misc, Ball joints, hardware, motor mounts = $300
$2900 conservatively, $3500 with upgrades
Maybe I'm missing something, but for the money wouldn't one be better off going w a new frame, that improves geometry, allows for wider tires, that bolts up, in a nice complete package. Plus what if you just want to go aftermkt, wow factor, or if existing frame is damaged?
For what its worth, I'll be buying an aftermkt frame when the time comes, Any updates on the DSE or other units coming out.
My $.02