Internal Tunnel Gusset Plate Kit | VW Shortened Chassis Builds | Weld-In, Pair (#CH17)
Internal Tunnel Gusset Plate Kit | VW Shorten...
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Shortened Chassis Internal Tunnel Gusset Plate Kit — Weld-In, Sold as a Pair
When you shorten a VW chassis, installing internal gussets at the join point restores torsional strength in the shortened tunnel section — a proper build step, not optional. This weld-in kit is sold as a pair.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Type 1 shortened chassis builds: Manx, dune buggy, and custom shortened-chassis projects
Key Features & Benefits
- Restores torsional strength: reinforces the shortened tunnel section at the join point.
- Weld-in installation: permanently reinforces the chassis.
- Sold as a pair: both internal gussets included.
- Proper build step: a recommended part of any chassis-shortening build.
Technical Specifications
- Part number: #CH17
- Sold as: Pair
- Installation: Weld-in
- Application: Internal tunnel gussets for VW Type 1 shortened chassis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why install internal gussets? Shortening a VW chassis reduces torsional strength in the tunnel; internal gussets at the join point restore it.
- How are they installed? They are weld-in.
- Are they sold individually? No — they are sold as a pair.