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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: Dougy_Fresh on September 30, 2009, 12:35:06 AM

Title: torque box plates
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on September 30, 2009, 12:35:06 AM
i bought a mustang shell this past weekend that came with 2 sets of torque box plates, one set installed and one set still in the box...so i'm wondering if they will fit my t-bird
Title: torque box plates
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on September 30, 2009, 12:44:53 AM
these kits also have plates for the upper control arms, will these fit?
Title: torque box plates
Post by: Beau on September 30, 2009, 05:43:18 AM
Quote from: Dougy_Fresh;293156
these kits also have plates for the upper control arms, will these fit?

Tbird/Coug arms are longer than Stang's...

As far as the torque boxes, I can't tell you, but Chuck or gumby would know for sure.
Title: torque box plates
Post by: daminc on September 30, 2009, 07:48:04 AM
you have to do a little modding on the plates.
they are short, so I had to add an 1 1/2 to it and red-drill the hole.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_4994.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_4999.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_5013.jpg)

the uppers, I had to rebend to make fit, and redrill 1 hole for that one.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_5011.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_5009.jpg)
Title: torque box plates
Post by: 86T-bird on September 30, 2009, 11:02:46 AM
X 2 on lowers being too short and the need to tweak the uppers.  I had to do a little grinding on the uppers as well as relocate one of the holes. 

Damic: nice pics of the install.
Title: torque box plates
Post by: daminc on September 30, 2009, 05:44:17 PM
LOL
Thank you.
I think I spend more time taking pics, then working on it. :hick:

I think it took about 10 hrs or so to get them modded and installed. A lot longer then I really expected.
should take less time going in knowing what needs to be done
Title: torque box plates
Post by: 86T-bird on September 30, 2009, 08:27:54 PM
"I think it took about 10 hrs or so to get them modded and installed. A lot longer then I really expected."

LOL.  I was right there with you!  I couldn't believe how much time they sucked up!

I installed a set on my Mustang, it was pretty easy...
Title: torque box plates
Post by: Cad-T-Bird 500 on September 30, 2009, 10:02:48 PM
Have we seen the T-bird break out like the Mustang?  I did a continuous weld all around mine and for now it looks okay. I will have to keep an eye on it.

Thanks for the pictures.

TED
Title: torque box plates
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on October 01, 2009, 01:18:38 AM
would i need to do all the welding and redrilling if i just weld them?
Title: torque box plates
Post by: daminc on October 01, 2009, 07:25:26 AM
you still need to lengthen the lower brackets, and drill a hole for the control arm bolt.

the idea of the bolting is to secure the inner plates to the outer, and sandwich the original floor and supports between them for strength. you can weld everything, but you still need the connection of the inside and outside for it to work properly, or you'll just rip the outer stuff off the car.
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