A vehicle body construction in which the frame and body are a single unit Read more SEE RELATED TERMS: platform space frame
The structural support found in most late model vehicles.
Unlike the older technology of frame boards (with frame under deck), a unibody board has a deck with flex that is advantageous for all riders as it combines the frame and deck into one flexible unit yielding a lighter weight board.
Uni' stands for ‘unitized' and refers to a body and frame that are manufactured as one component.
A unibody vehicle combines the body and frame into one unit. The frame is welded to the bottom of the vehicle's body which allows for stronger rigidity. Most light trucks and SUVs have a separate body and frame.