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SEMA 2017: Ultra Motorsports 1957 GMC 100 With TCI 4-Link Chassis

When it came time for Ultra Motorsports to build the 1957 GMC 100 with a compressed timeframe for the SEMA show, Todd Lowden selected to start the build with a TCI Engineering [1]’s GM pickup custom IFS chassis. “We were under a tight schedule to make the show and TCI’s chassis made it easy,” said Lowden. “All the mounting points were right on. They made it real easy,” he added with a smile.

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TCI Engineering’s main frame rails have extended height from six-inches to eight-inches which adds some clearance between the upper and lower X-members, plus adding some rigidity in the frame. Despite the added height, the body maintains the original profile. In this particular application, the 4-link rear suspension creates a lowered stance which everyone loved on the finished build.

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Lowden tells us the chassis has great handling, a lowered center of gravity, and a smoother ride. In addition to the 4-link rear suspension, the build has four corner coilovers. Powered by a GM Performance LS3 crate engine with 525 horsepower, and an automatic transmission, this truck is not your father’s GMC.

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Coverd with Sherwin Williams’ Genesis epoxy primer, P30 primer, topped with their “Back in Black” base coat with a top coat of CC200 Dynamic Clear. Add some modern comforts like the Dakota Digital instruments and a nice leather interior, this truck would be at home cruising or on the autocross course.

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For more information on TCI Engineering and their line of chassis and suspension products, visit them online at totalcostinvolved.com [7].