Repairing a torque box...

ratio411

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Feb 18, 2013

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• Feb 18, 2013

• #1

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

Mine is only two inches though.

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Feb 19, 2013

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• Feb 19, 2013

• #2

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

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?

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Feb 19, 2013

#3

• Feb 19, 2013

• #3

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

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?

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• Feb 19, 2013

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