Craig Hopkins works with you on a new and exciting project of a Chassis rebuild in this video. Watch as he and his brother work as a team to put everything together component by component. Craig recommends having all hardware and bushings finished and ready to go so that you aren’t slowed down in the rebuilding process. Great advice to follow!
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