5.3 LS Chassis and Suspension

Concerned about a transmission swap? Our engine transmission compatibility checker will help confirm what you need to make it happen.

In Episode 3 of our C10 build, we install a front suspension kit and finally have a rolling chassis!

How to plan and execute a LS swap into any 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC K10 pickup truck.

Inside GM’s Gen V LT engine family: history, tech, and performance of each LT engine option available.

Small block Chevy V8 or the modern LS V8? Which one comes out on top as the best engine to swap into your ride?

Upgrading to (or updating a poorly designed) independent front suspension, or IFS, will vastly improve your classic muscle car, hot rod, or pickup truck’s braking and handling

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

LS swaps are nothing new, but they're still a little mysterious to some of us. Here is an overview of what you will need and what you need to know to swap some modern performance into your muscle car, truck, or hot rod!

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Learn about performing an LS Swap in a 1972 Chevelle in this tech article. We'll discuss lessons learned from our Chevelle engine swap using a 500-horse 6.0.