Mustang torque boxes

Speedy

Speedy

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What is the best way to do them? Any good sites on different ways of doing them. I want to go with through the floor sub-frame connectors too. Heard something about running the SFC into the torque box but not sure.

Thanks

Mike
 
Battle Boxes provide an excellent base for other frame-stiffening components such as subframe connectors and rollcages. You can route your cage’s rear bars to connect to the upper support of the Battle Boxes. The Battle Boxes will go a long way in ensuring that you’re prepared. "Its hip 2 b square"!

Here is a link that might be helpful?
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/howto/35618_wild_rides_battle_boxes/index.html
 
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Thanks, I for got about UMI I have the uppers and lowers on my GN

cobrarwanab said:
Battle Boxes provide an excellent base for other frame-stiffening components such as subframe connectors and rollcages. You can route your cage’s rear bars to connect to the upper support of the Battle Boxes. The Battle Boxes will go a long way in ensuring that you’re prepared. "Its hip 2 b square"!

Here is a link that might be helpful?
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/how...xes/index.html
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Thanks!
 
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Speedy said:
What is the best way to do them? Any good sites on different ways of doing them. I want to go with through the floor sub-frame connectors too. Heard something about running the SFC into the torque box but not sure.

Thanks

Mike
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Take it to a trained professional I don't know any though ..LOL
 
i need to get this done on my car, im guessing i probably should just drop the $120 on the UMI kit instead of trying to take a cheaper route?
 
kovacs32 said:
i need to get this done on my car, im guessing i probably should just drop the $120 on the UMI kit instead of trying to take a cheaper route?
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The only cheaper way would be to weld all around the OEM torque boxes......and that would only be cheaper if you can weld yourself.

You don't even need the reinforcement unless you drag race on a slick.

--Joe
 
kovacs32 said:
would it be a bad idea to go with a cheaper kit on ebay? i mean for the money i dont really see why i should pay $145 for some UMI kit when i can get an identical kit for around $80, i know your going to say quality is at stake but its only pieces of steel right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979...224379630QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270224379630
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If that guy is a good welder, and im sure he is i would say why not go the cheaper way on the steel but thats me??
 
victory racing (site sponsor) can take care of this for you and they are a umi dealer too if memory serves me
 
kovacs32 said:
would it be a bad idea to go with a cheaper kit on ebay? i mean for the money i dont really see why i should pay $145 for some UMI kit when i can get an identical kit for around $80, i know your going to say quality is at stake but its only pieces of steel right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979...224379630QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270224379630
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The only issue would be if these were made with little attention to if the bolt holes line up correctly. Sure all brands are going to look the same since they all accomplish the exact same thing, but you next to no room for error when lining up the control arm holes.

The install would be a nightmare.

--Joe
 
There is only 2 bolts holes that need to line up with the control arm holes and thats 1 on each side of the LCA. The rest of the holes you drill yourself its not a direct bolt on setup.
 
LugNutLX said:
There is only 2 bolts holes that need to line up with the control arm holes and thats 1 on each side of the LCA. The rest of the holes you drill yourself its not a direct bolt on setup.
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yeah i knew that, im mostly just wondering if theres a quality difference between the two interms of the strength or gauge of the steel used. I will be having the boxes all welded up, im on a tight budget trying to get my car out asap, so any buck i can save helps me get the next part. I can spent $70 to get the knock of kit or $135 for the UMI kit...
 
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