Unibody vs. Body-on-Frame: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses

About Body-on-frame

Body-on-frame, also known as full-frame, is a traditional motor vehicle construction method whereby a separate body or coach is mounted on a strong and relatively rigid vehicle frame or chassis that carries the powertrain (the engine and drivetrain) and to which the wheels and their suspension, brakes, and steering are mounted. Whereas this was the original method of building automobiles, body-on-frame construction is now used mainly for pickup trucks, large SUVs, and heavy trucks. In the late 1...