Easy question, Welding torque boxes?

[1slow95]

Is it ok to weld the torque boxes up with the LCA's still attached? I figured I would do this when I install my SFC's I'll be ordering sometime soon. I have access to a drive on lift, but if I need to remove the LCA's I'll have to leave the car on the ground.

Also, will this be enough or should I get one of those kits that strengthen the torque boxes? I don't think my suspension set up will allow me to do any wheels up launches, but I'd like to try it once or twice.

 

[Bosko5.0]

remove them or you cook the bushings

 

[1slow95]

That sucks, but that's kind of what I was expecting.

 

[SQUEEZE&STROKE]

Make sure to take out the rear set AND THE INSULATION...I learned that the hard way...burning interiors are not fun!

 

[1slow95]

Make sure to take out the rear set AND THE INSULATION...I learned that the hard way...burning interiors are not fun!

For some reason I can't figure out how to remove the rear seats.
Any help?

 

[BK_CAULEY]

seat removal

SAWZALL or SKILLSAW na im just kidding there are some annoying little bolts on the back of your seat you have to get to them through the trunk and you have to pull that insulation off. at least that how my girlfriends old 3.8 P.O.S was. we had her seats recovered and i helped the guy take them out.

 

[reddy351]

Also, will this be enough or should I get one of those kits that strengthen the torque boxes?

From what I understand, the torque boxes are kinda weak to begin with. I'd say that if you are going to be under there with a welder, you might as well add the reinforcement kits to them. I think the kit is kinda cheap, like less than $50. It all helps.