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Retro 8 Chassis

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Retro 8 Chassis

1948-1952 Ford F-1, 1953-1956 F-100, 1957-1960 F-100

1947-1954 Chevy P/U, 1955-1959 Chevy P/U

No Limit Retro 8 chassis will deliver the best in handling, ride quality, and performance for your classic hauler. Each Chassis is custom built to your specifications. These chassis include our famous No Limit Wide Ride IFS (which includes a power rack & pinion) with a 61 ½” track width and our proven No Limit Fat Bar 4-Link for the rear.

Base Chassis includes the frame, cab, bed and bumper mounts, complete Wide Ride IFS front, and Fatbar rear suspension with billet coilovers. H.D. housing and 31 spline axles. Rear Ford Explorer Brakes, Brake line plumbing (High Nickel Steel). Motor Adapter Plates, Motor Poly Mounts, Trans Poly Mount and Rack & Pinion Fittings.

Standard Rail Chassis-We build these frame rails to closely match the profile of the stock chassis. this makes the build process very easy. there are no body or bed modifications needed. The body will fit using OE or upgraded aftermarket body mounts, all in stock locations. These chassis usually have a ride height of 8" to 10" at the bottom of the rocker or running board.

Raised Rail Chassis-If you want it LOW, this is it. But, cool comes with a price. These chassis still use OE style body mounts but the bed floor (inside the box) must be raised 4" to 5" to clear the higher frame rails. Also, there may be a little trans tunnel work required, depending on the transmission used. We include all body and bed mounts to help make it easier. These chassis usually have a ride height of 5" to 6" at the bottom of the rocker or running board.

Coil-Over Shocks-You have a choice of Ride tech single adjustable or Viking double adjustable coil-over shocks with the base chassis. Which shock you want depends on how you plan on driving your truck.

Ride Tech-Single Adjustable (rebound only). These are a great shock, with excellent response and very precise handling. Think Corvette. If you're a corner carver, this is it.

Viking-Double Adjustable (rebound and compression). Great ride and handling. Compression side adjustment may allow for a better Drag launch. Great for a cruiser as well as some spirited track time.

Air Ride Chassis-So you want to go REALLY LOW? We can do air ride two ways 1-Firestone Air Bag and Viking Shocks 2-Ride Tech Shockwaves- or a combination of the two. You will want to call in and talk to us for this. Air Ride is very smooth and can also be set up to handle great. From the spec ride height, air ride systems can drop 4" to 5" when parked. We will not build a chassis to hit the ground. We try to limit the drop to 1" of ground clearance for safety. Remember, you will need an onboard compressor and control for this type of suspension. Air Ride is usually done on Raised Rail chassis, but can be fitted to any of our chassis.

Brakes-Our base chassis now included front and rear disc brakes, as well as brake line plumbing on the chassis. Retro 8 Chassis also include the brake pedal, booster and master cylinder. The base brake system is no slouch 12" drilled and slotted front rotors with a monster 2.938" floating GM caliper. The rear is a clone of the Ford Explorer 11.4" disc brake assemble, designed for big bearing 9" Ford rear axles. This also includes an internal Emergency brake. This is a well-balanced great stopping system. But if you want bigger flashier brakes, choose from one of our packages, depending on bolt patter and axle type.

Rear Axles-We offer three basic variation. Two solid axle styles and an IRS. There are a lot of options

Our standard axle is a heavy duty stamped housing with Big Bearing ends and 31 spline axles. These can also be built with fabbed housings, added back brace, and a choice of 33,35, or 40 spline axles depending on the horse power level. Some may be better for cruisers and drag racers.

Floater Axles-Floating axles may be new to you, but not to the performance world. Using a floater hub (the hub and bearings are on the outer axle tube) the corner forces are kept on the housing tube, leaving the axles shaft to only deal with acceleration forces. While we can beef them up with fabbed housings and back braces. Floaters are limited to 31 axles. Floaters roll easier, with less drag and can easily take 850 HP with street tires. Autocrossers, Track day Warriors and Canyon Carvers, this is for you.

I.R.S.-this is the IRS the you will love. The ultimate in ride and handling. This will take your build to the next level. We use an aluminum carrier housing for a Ford 9" 35 spline gear set. Porsche 934 style CV's with 33 spline inner shafts and Corvette c& outter hubs. Custom arms and stainless links round out the ultimate package. Rear splined sway bar is included. *This is a Raised Rail Chassis and the bed floor must be raised.

Sway Bars-Our base chassis all include a formed 1 1/4" front sway bar. these have an appx. 380lb bar rate. They are considered non-adjustable. We also offer splined front and rear bars as upgrades. Front bars can be 1 1/4" -48 spline, appx 445 lb bar rate or 1 3/4"-49 spline with appx 1140lb bar rate. Both are adjustable. The 1 1/4" bar is great all around choice. Hard core autocross and road course drivers will want to step up to the Big Bar. Rear bars are 3/4" solid bars with aluminum splined arms. this is plenty, any more than this will make the truck too loose.

Plumbing-brake line plumbing is standard on all chassis. All of the hard line plumbing is done. We now offer flex hoses, custom fit to each chassis build and including the connection hardware. Fuel Line plumbing is an option. Base hard lines are 3/8" or #6 in size. We can also do 1/2" #8 and 5/8" #10 in aluminum hard lines. Also available are premade stainless steel flex hoses from the tank to the hardline bulkheads. You may want to think about adding these.

Clutch-For you shifty guys, we can help. On Retro 8 Chassis we can add a chassis mounted clutch pedal with a Wilwood clutch master (usually 3/4" bore). We are working on packages for other years and models.

If using LS Motor use Holley 302-2 oil pan* LT Motor uses 302-20 Holley Oil Pan

NO FE MOTORS

Custom fitted Ultimate Headers, SBC, LSX, LT and Coyote from $1595.00

-Will fit up to 10” wide front wheel with a 295 tire
-12” wide rear wheel with a 345 tire- will fit with wider wheel tubs


CHASSIS BUILD TIMES ARE ABOUT 12-14 WEEKS USUALLY BUT GIVE US A CALL TO DISCUSS.






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Level 7 Motorsports

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We have ordered a few chassis’, wide rides, fat bars, fuel tanks, battery boxes, etc. Every order has been correct, on time, and communication is easy. Rob, Tina, and the whole crew are salt of the earth people. Always happy to do business with them! Thank you guys!

Jane Wilson

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We bought a complete chassis for our 55 Chevy truck! We could not be happier with the chassis and the folks at No Limit! They did everything they said they were going to do and more! Spending the week in the Smokey Mountains this week and this truck handles great on these winding mountain roads! Heading over to No Limit today to show them the finished product!

Smooth Criminal: Project F100

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I purchased a fat bar kit for my Ford truck. Since I was fairly close I asked if I could pick up at the shop to save shipping. During pick up everyone was friendly and showed me things around the shop. When I paid my bill I realized not only did I save shipping they knocked off another hundred for me picking it up. Oh and the parts I got were top notch. Definitely doing business again.

Kyle Polen

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Them boys over there know how to build the best chasis you ever seen in your whole life. Make sure to send to color tech powder coatings for over 500 color varieties

John A.

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Purchased rear 4 link and front IFS kits for my c10. Products fit really well and as described (great quality). I am a rookie installer and any questions I have the business is always more than willing to help over the telephone and in writing with great patience. I will continue to shop here since due to product quality and service.

rlovell383

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Purchased a Wide ride and Fat bar setup, as well as gas tank, rear axle and brake set for my 57 Chevy truck. Rob and the crew worked with me to be sure I was getting exactly what I needed. Everything went together as it should. Could not be happier with the service and quality of the parts. After sale support is excellent. My only gripe is the instructions could sometimes be clearer, but certainly not a huge issue. Definitely would recommend No Limit.

Bo Gray

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Called and they picked up on the first ring. Impy was very informative and helpful! Will be placing an order soon!

Jeffrey Burdess

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These guys were great to deal with. Very polite and trustworthy.

Justin Mroz

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Great shop to do business with. Very polite and on time, no BS kinda place.

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