body on frame
Body on frame means the car’s body sits on a separate metal skeleton, which makes it sturdy for tough use.
Body‑on‑frame construction places the vehicle’s body onto a separate structural frame, allowing for heavier or more rigid designs often used in trucks and off‑road vehicles.
Hear It Discussed
"but that's just it this is still an SUV that is not body on frame. True. This is still unibody"
A Big-Budget Garage, An EV Might Be Perfect, Taking The Family | Episode 1,045 Everyday Driver Car Debate
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Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz
Car Stuff Podcast
THE MARRIAGE EPISODE
The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
2026 Consumer Guide Best Buys
Car Stuff Podcast
A Big-Budget Garage, An EV Might Be Perfect, Taking The Family | Episode 1,045
Everyday Driver Car Debate
CARPOOL ON THE ROAD.... BUT NOT REALLY
The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz
Nissan Restructures, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Canadian Tesla Adventure
Car Stuff Podcast
Birds, Trucks, and Bad Decisions
The Avants Podcast
Peak Porsche - Volvo, Longing For A Car That Talks Back, Innocuous But Fun | Episode 1,040
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Chinese Cars in Canada, RAV4 Review, Looking at Kia's Newest Rides
Car Stuff Podcast
We Don’t Really Do Car Reviews
The Avants Podcast
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