brandnewsimmy

Hey everyone so I have been a long-time lurker and have gotten some awesome help and info just by reading and now I need some... Upon inspection for a 'shimmy' in the rear turns out my torque box is busted... Now I am trying to find a kit to hook it back together. I have found some and just trying to see what you think I would need. Here is a quick link to the ones I know about:
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294925008

Also here are a few pics of the problem...







If I could get one of those reinforcement kits to work that would be great. If not and you know about something else ALL help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

mjr46

first thing to do would be reattach it to the body via, mig welder, and I'd run a solid bead of weld over any seam, and then weld in the reinforcement kit

brandnewsimmy

Awesome. Would just that cheap kit with only plates do it do you think? It is a stock engine so I am not putting down serious power or anything...

1BIGMOFO

If your on a budget just weld it all back together and make sure to weld on every seem like MJR said. If you have the extra money to throw at it and you plan to keep the car for a long time buy a set..

mjr46

if you don't plan to add any more power or drag race it, you can weld that back in place and with metal plate of your own reinforce it, or buy the kit and weld it in on top of all that.

aode08

buy new boxes and have them welded in(labor is not bad),

after its cool, cover the repair with enriched zinc primer 4 coats and then 3 undercoating coats.

be sure to remove your carpet before taking it to the frame shop.

aode08

S-Box by Wild Rides----ADJUSTABLE UPPER CHASSIS MOUNT / REPAIR KIT FOR SEVERELY DAMAGED UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING POINTS. This kit completely replaces both upper mounts and the uni-body cross member they are attached to. Multiple holes in our replacement box allows for multiple instant center changes for the ultimate in rear suspension tuning abilities. Weather you have already suffered a catastrophic failure or just want to upgrade to the first and only Bullet Proof Adjustable rear upper control arm mount, this kit is for you. Installs in 4 hours using; Basic hand tools, drill, sawzall and an air hammer will help. Once installed minor welding is required. Available for 79-93 & 94-04 Mustangs.


these , I have seen at the track on 600rwhp + cars, but im sure there are others

i would use an electric or air scaler to remove the paint, rust and debris to get a nice clean weld if your doing the work, but again, the cost for install is not that bad

brandnewsimmy

Awesome. Thank you all so much!

q8stang

just a quick question my torque boxes are perfect but if i plan on building it and racing the car would it be neccisary to get a torque box reinforcment and weld it before i run into problems?

Modfox5.8

I think it would be a good idea.
Great insurance, and will result in less problems down the road.