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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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I had my friend put my car up on a lift so i could check out the drive shaft and they noticed where the rear lower control arms bolt on the frame on both sides is cracking? Do they make any kind of bracket to reinforce this area, or could it just be welded?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Yea pick up a set of torque box reinforcements and have them welded in...

Not sure if that will fix it though since its already cracking? I will have someone else answer that for you.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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yes, it will fix them...so what lower control arms do you have?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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x2 on the tq boxes. get reinforcements to fix that ASAP!!!
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Wild Rides sells a kit with upper and lower reinforcements.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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the lower control arms are stock, (I believe)
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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is it wild rides.com?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Here it is. Sorry about that!

http://www.wildridesracecars.com/

I have actually been to their shop and its crazy! From their reputation they are a REALLY reputable company.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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can u just reweld the stock boxes?

i know its prob not a good idea but i think mine are broke and i cant afford to put new boxes and control arms. i am thinkin about gettin the summit upper and lowers for $200

not sure which route i should go
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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skip the upper and lowers for now and get the boxes.... you dont want this happenening again!



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