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Old 02-21-2007, 03:05 AM
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was wondering if anyone has installed them and wondering on how hard it is going to be?
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Old 02-21-2007, 03:06 AM
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First weld the box all the way around the perimeter, they work but depending on which one you use, usually need a buddy to help
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Old 02-21-2007, 03:09 AM
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i bought the battle boxes that you have to cut drill weld all that it says it will let the boxes hold up to 1200 lb of tq i know i am not making near that amount but this summer i am planning on building a 347 with 14-16 psi of boost and didnt want to ****** the rear end out of it when i snag a gear at the track cause i know the stock boxes have a bad problem of cracking
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Old 02-21-2007, 04:24 AM
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also if any one has done this than i would like to know how long it took you
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Old 02-21-2007, 12:21 PM
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I just had mine installed and it took the guy a few days to do.
He sandblasted off all the paint and rust before welding and took the interior apart. When he was done he undercoated everything.

He had to modify the reinforcements a bit to get them perfect.

I cant weld so I didnt do them myself.
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Old 02-21-2007, 01:18 PM
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ive hear they arent too bad to install i just plan on welding up the sides of my boxes to strengthen it alittle
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