The Jule Frame
All chassis are MIG welded and are guaranteed for workmanship and fit for five years. Inner sills can be supplied loose or fitted as required. Our customers have found that replacing their chassis is cheaper and less work than trying to repair a fatigued frame. They have also told us of the improved ride: NO MORE SCUTTLE SHAKE OR SHIMMY AT 55-68 MPH The replacement chassis is approximately 50lbs heavier than the original. We feel this gives the car added strength to endure today’s highways.
The chassis offers a one time replacement option as opposed to the constant patching and repairing needed for the original chassis. Our customers find this very appealing and desirable. The Jule chassis enables owners to enjoy their Austin Healey while protecting their investment.
It's stronger!
The tube is pound for pound stronger than a frame that has seen the elements of half a century.NO MORE SCUTTEL SHAKE!
We produce a chassis dimensionally the same as the original but We use a 3″X4″ structural tube. It does not have the 3/8″ seam running midway along the chassis rail. This make the chassis much stronger that the original frame.It's Dead Straight!
No more ill fitting panels.PANELS THAT FIT
The chassis dead straight and reproduces Donald Healey’s original geometry. This improves the overall structure of the car while maintaining its original appeal. There is nothing ill fitting panels ruining the beautiful lines of the Healey.5 Year Guarantee
We're Healey Experts!
We are not a hobby shop. We have been doing this for over 30 years and have become Healey and chassis experts. We take pride in all the work we do.Understanding Chassis Loads
There are two types of loads applied to the chassis: Static and Torsional Loading.
Static chassis loads are weight introduced onto the chassis in a stationary setting. This would include engine weight, passenger weight, out body panels etc. These stress loads in a stationary position are 100% downward on the chassis.
Torsional loading of the chassis occurs when the car is put into motion. Some examples of this are suspension loading based on cornering and road surface, railway tracks, pot holes, power delivery to the rear axle and braking. Once the car is put into motion the static stress load reduces to approximately 10% and the torsional stress loads increase to approximately 90%. Torsional rigidity is the key factor to reducing chassis stress. A rigid chassis reduces the stress load to the suspension, exterior body panels, steering, wheels, and wheel bearings. There will also be less power loss to the rear axle because chassis loading will be reduced.
The Jule chassis addresses these concerns. You will be able to drive your car and enjoy it. We chose not to replicate the original chassis because of the torsional and static loading problems on the original chassis. This is not in the best interest of the Healey owner. We chose to raise the bar. It is easy to replicate a product but we used skill and knowledge to resolve problems. After all these years, we have yet to replicate any structural failures that haunted the Austin Healeys of the past and Healey owners. We do it for a fair price and we guarantee it.
