5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Frame cracking................

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-05-2006, 03:48 PM
  #1  
1993 5.0
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
1993 5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location:
Posts: 355
Default Frame cracking................

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?
1993 5.0 is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 04:02 PM
  #2  
88BlueGT
6th Gear Member
 
88BlueGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 15,042
Default RE: Frame cracking................

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.
88BlueGT is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 04:08 PM
  #3  
Twister
5th Gear Member
 
Twister's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: So-Cal
Posts: 2,645
Default RE: Frame cracking................

yes, it will fix them...so what lower control arms do you have?
Twister is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 04:48 PM
  #4  
gspfunk
5th Gear Member
 
gspfunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,834
Default RE: Frame cracking................

x2 on the tq boxes. get reinforcements to fix that ASAP!!!
gspfunk is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 04:52 PM
  #5  
88BlueGT
6th Gear Member
 
88BlueGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 15,042
Default RE: Frame cracking................

Wild Rides sells a kit with upper and lower reinforcements.
88BlueGT is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 05:36 PM
  #6  
1993 5.0
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
1993 5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location:
Posts: 355
Default RE: Frame cracking................

the lower control arms are stock, (I believe)
1993 5.0 is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 05:36 PM
  #7  
1993 5.0
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
1993 5.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location:
Posts: 355
Default RE: Frame cracking................

is it wild rides.com?
1993 5.0 is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 05:37 PM
  #8  
88BlueGT
6th Gear Member
 
88BlueGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 15,042
Default RE: Frame cracking................

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.
88BlueGT is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 06:33 PM
  #9  
93 LX FiveO
5th Gear Member
 
93 LX FiveO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Haverhill, MA
Posts: 3,664
Default RE: Frame cracking................

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
93 LX FiveO is offline  
Old 09-05-2006, 06:34 PM
  #10  
88BlueGT
6th Gear Member
 
88BlueGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 15,042
Default RE: Frame cracking................

skip the upper and lowers for now and get the boxes.... you dont want this happenening again!
88BlueGT is offline  


Quick Reply: Frame cracking................



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:54 AM.