{"product_id":"shortened-chassis-internal-gusset-plate-kit","title":"Internal Tunnel Gusset Plate Kit | VW Shortened Chassis Builds | Weld-In, Pair (#CH17)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortened Chassis Internal Tunnel Gusset Plate Kit — Weld-In, Sold as a Pair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you shorten a VW chassis, installing \u003cb\u003einternal gussets\u003c\/b\u003e at the join point restores torsional strength in the shortened tunnel section — a proper build step, not optional. This \u003cb\u003eweld-in\u003c\/b\u003e kit is sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 shortened chassis builds:\u003c\/b\u003e Manx, dune buggy, and custom shortened-chassis projects\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestores torsional strength:\u003c\/b\u003e reinforces the shortened tunnel section at the join point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeld-in installation:\u003c\/b\u003e permanently reinforces the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as a pair:\u003c\/b\u003e both internal gussets included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProper build step:\u003c\/b\u003e a recommended part of any chassis-shortening build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e #CH17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weld-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal tunnel gussets for VW Type 1 shortened chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy install internal gussets?\u003c\/b\u003e Shortening a VW chassis reduces torsional strength in the tunnel; internal gussets at the join point restore it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow are they installed?\u003c\/b\u003e They are weld-in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre they sold individually?\u003c\/b\u003e No — they are sold as a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337208856691,"sku":"#CH17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20250520_164313A.jpg?v=1754718312","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/shortened-chassis-internal-gusset-plate-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}