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What is an advantage of a unibody frame construction on a vehicle?
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Unibody construction is primarily used to reduce weight. Normal frames are heavier, but they're also more rigid. The Jeep Cherokee used a unibody and was very successful with it and weighed slightly over 3,000 lbs, which is very light for an SUV of that size.
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What type of construction is it when the internal body structure of a vehicle is used as its frame a Unibody b Body-frame c Integral or d Body-over-frame?
Unibody
Where is the frame or chassis on a 2002 PT Cruiser?
It is an unibody constructed vehicle and does not have a frame.It is an unibody constructed vehicle and does not have a frame.
What is an advantage of unibody construction over body on frame construction?
it weighs less, contributing to performance and fuel economy
Is the frame good on a Ford Escort?
It has no frame. It is a unibody construction.
What do you mean by chassis?
The chassis is the structural elements of the vehicle. A unibody chassis, (no separate frame) includes everything but bolted on body panels. If the vehicle has a body bolted on a separate frame construction then the chassis is the frame.
Why Do Jeeps Have A Unibody Frame?
The all do not have a unitized construction. The Jeep Wrangler is body on frame. The reason manufactures went to unitized construction is lower cost. The only jeep that had a unibody was the small Cherokee and that had sub frame assemblies mot true unibody. EVERY other jeep has full frames.
What is an advantage of body-on-frame construction on a vehicle?
It allows the vehicle to carry a much heavier load. That is why trucks are constructed with a body on frame.
What are the advantages of unibody type of body and frame construction?
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What kind of frame does a 1992 Ford Mercury Capri has?
AnswerIt is either a unitized body with the frame built into the car or it is a body on frame construction. A quick look under the car will tell you which it is.a 91-94 capri has what is called a unibody . go to google and type in unibody they will explain it. ford has used unibody construction since the 1964 mustang . most new cars use this kind of construction.
What type of vehicle construction uses frame only in areas requiring extra support and a strong attachment point?
unibody cars
Does the 1964 Mustang have a frame or a unibody?
The 64 is built on a unibody.
Is a 1990 Corolla unibody or full frame?
full frame
