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JD1964

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The 93 vert is sloppy in the front. I mean frame flex when putting along bumpy parts in roads. It’s currently missing the cross braces and the bumper reinforcement. I hope after I install these missing parts it will stiffin up. It’s also mouthed drivers side fender skirt. That’s getting installed too.

 

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Do you already have SFCs?
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Do you already have SFCs?
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There are SFC but not full length. Basically they run from the tq box area to about 1/2 way forward
 

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I finally got the factory x bracing and front bumper support installed. Big improvement in the sloppy steering column feel. Still not as stiff as my LX hatch but much better now!
 

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I don’t think the bumper reinforcement will do any stiffening. That just bolts to the radiator support, that’s what holds the front end together.
 

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BlakeusMaximus said:
I don’t think the bumper reinforcement will do any stiffening. That just bolts to the radiator support, that’s what holds the front end together.
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Maybe not. But, the x bracing bolts to the bottom of the radiator support in close proximity to where the bumper support bolts up. As an assembly with both pieces, I think they both matter.
 
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Now that I think about it it might. Why did you have that off anyways?
 

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BlakeusMaximus said:
Now that I think about it it might. Why did you have that off anyways?
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Got the car that way. Previous owners had taken stuff off
 

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This won’t be real helpful, but boy is that a pretty car!

Are you going to get rid of your SFCs and get full length ones?
 
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Davedacarpainter said:
This won’t be real helpful, but boy is that a pretty car!

Are you going to get rid of your SFCs and get full length ones?
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Actually, that was helpful

Not sure If I'm gonna upgrade to the full length SFC's
 
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