Frame Rails - FAQ Information

Key Features - FAQ

What Width is the Front Frame on a Morrison Welded Chassis? - The front frame width is determined by three main factors, your desired "track width", the size of wheel and tire you plan to use and the style of front suspension. There is a handy chart in the Art Morrison catalog...

Is there a "Minimum" Rear Frame Width on a Morrison Welded Chassis? - When using a Morrison Triangulated 4-Bar the Minimum Frame Width is 40". When using a Morrison 4-Bar the Minimum Frame Width is 28". Ladder Bar Minimum Frame Width is 25". 4-Link Minimum Frame Width is 21"....

Should I choose 4-Bar or 4-Link Suspension? - In a nutshell, a 4-link setup is best suited for Drag Race or Pro Street type vehicles where high horsepower engines and large tires are being used. The 4-link can be adjusted easily to compensate for track conditions and...

Should I Choose 2"X4", 2"X6" 4"X4" or 2"X3" material for my Morrison Chassis? - It all depends on application, there are several variables involved when choosing which size material to use. Intended use, choice of Front and Rear Suspension and type of vehicle are just a few. Most "drag racing applications"...

What if I have an unusual project, is there an additional "Design Fee"? - With more than 100 different year/make and models of both cars and pickup trucks, chances are we have a design for your project. Sometimes, if you are working on a project that is not "cataloged" there can be a...

Which is the better choice, a Morrison Straight or PROfile Chassis? - It all depends on your application, and desired use. For example, most Pickup Trucks are best off to use the "straight rail configuration", as it more closely matches the "factory straight style frame"...

Should I purchase my Chassis Welded or Un-Welded? - Some of our frame kits are available in either welded or un-welded packages. However, due to the complexity of some of our bumper to bumper chassis we only offer them available as a welded unit. We use dedicated tooling to...