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do verts need upper torque box reinforcements?

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I was wondering if any reinforcement is needed on upper control mounts? thanks
 

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for what purpose? all foxes need upper torque box reinforcements if there is big power and slick or radial, verts are no exception
 
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well I was going to put them on but, the vert has that sheet metal going across the back seat so I cant get the upper plates in. I bought the upr upper and lower torque box reinforcements( bolt on) I am bolting them and welding them. I wasnt sure if I just welded in the lower peice of the upper torque box reinforcement plates in if that would help out or if it would be fine with just the lower torque plates. horse power range will be around 550hp I dont plan on launching it to hard, but it will see some road courses.
 

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you need the boxes done
 

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Only time you don't need the uppers are when your doing a 3-link style where you don't have the uppers anyway. Otherwise do it. Saves alot of headache later on.
 
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Do you guys know how I go about the top ones on a convertible? Do I just weld in the bottom bracket of the upper box since I can't bolt it together? or do I have to take the peice of sheet medal off and then weld it back in place? thanks
 

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If they are in good shape you really don't need the reinforcement plates. They won't hurt though.

Have a GOOD welder stitch weld them. That along with good upper and lower control arms will be good. Also, if you haven't done it, FULL length
subframes are a must!

I am also in the process of welding in a matrix brace with jacking rails.
 
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will the matriz brace work with MM full length subframe connectors(square)
 

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Yep! Kenny Brown has them. Kenny Browns Subframes are pretty much identical to MMs'
 

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I just picked up the same upper/lower torque mount kit from UPR also. I too have a vert. I would like to know what I have to do to make it work also.
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for the lower mounts you will need to take out back seat and backseat interior panels. those are pretty easy to do. I am trying to figure out what to do with uppers myself
 
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