Torque boxes

[dubbsix]

this may be a stupid question, but im planning on replacing the upp/lower control arms on my car and wanted to know if i could reinforce the torque boxes while everything else is bolted up?

Is there anything i should do while i have the upper and lower controls arms off ?

 

[blownLX5oh]

Usually on the torque boxes you'll not find a weld any longer than 1/2"...most of them were 'spot/tac' welded (although I have seen them welded fully from the factory). It's always a good idea if you remove the control arms to weld up the boxes. Once you clean them really good..you'll be able to see the gaps between the factory welds. All the gaps need to be filled...


Hope this helps!

 

[ACSPONY]

Does anyone have pics of the torque boxes/where exactly they need to be welded? I think mine are cracked.

 

[smr]

I dont have pictures handy but I can get some. i would install some reinforcements while youa r eint here. wild rides racecars sells nice set with easy to follow instructions and then you will never have to worry about them again. i willt ry tog et some pics of my torque boxes later.

 

[PJB]

I got mine reinforced.
I bought SMR reinforcements on ebay.

 

[dubbsix]

Reinforcement sounds good... but the group agrees i should do that once the control arm is down?

 

[jimdrechsler]

is this what people are buying now?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-0...004QQitemZ140114450108QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[PJB]

Those are just lowers.
Get the complete set.

 

[dubbsix]

There is a complete set? how much labor is involved in putting them in? i couldnt weld without burning down my house so i will be taking it to a shop.