Repairing a torque box...

[ratio411]

The passenger side box on my 87 GT looks like it was drug over a stump or something...
It is crushed back towards the rear.

If I was to put the car on jack stands and cut the box out to replace it, where should I put the jack stands so as not to bend the car while the box is taken apart? I don't want the chassis to sag. I had this happen on another vehicle, and the doors never closed right again.

 

[MikeH686]

Im assuminf lowers correct? If so why not tack a support rod like a subframe connector that is sturdybut put it on the rails somewhere thatll be outta your way

 

[84Ttop]

as long as your not cutting out the frame rail your fine, the lower torque box can be removed no problem without worrying about the car "sagging"

 

[84Ttop]

jack stands can be located on the rear portion of the frame behind the wheels