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Foxbody torque box reinforcements

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Dirt_mcgirt

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Has anybody installed upper torque box re enforcements without dropping the rear end?? Was contemplating doing one side at a time, removing upper control arm installing the re-enforcement, bolting it back up, then switching sides. Is it worth as far as saving time and labor intensity???
 

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I have not seen installation instructions and am following.

Best torque boxes currently?

I am thinking about reinforcing the rear axle torque boxes when I get subframe connectors welded in. (I finally found the connectors again after moving!) MM has front sway bar reinforcements, but I am not finding theIt battle or torque box kit. There are a lot of knockoffs or odd brands on eBay...
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Dirt_mcgirt said:
Has anybody installed upper torque box re enforcements without dropping the rear end?? Was contemplating doing one side at a time, removing upper control arm installing the re-enforcement, bolting it back up, then switching sides. Is it worth as far as saving time and labor intensity???
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A while ago I watched a few videos on doing this, and I’m pretty sure the rear ends were still in. Search the yootoob and you’ll find a few good tutorials.
 

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFtphnIDNcM
 
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You mean like removing it from the car completely?
I did it a long time ago, but i assure you, i did not remove the rear.
 
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