Torque Box

gotboost562 · September 8th, 2007, 08:23 PM

I have seen different kits to strengthen the upper and lower torque boxes. Who makes the best one for the money? I have seen the bolt on ones but if it needs to be welded, that can be done as well. Thanks.

Drick · September 8th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Do not get bolt on ones weld them if you want them to help at all the bolt alow to much movment even if they are tight welds wont move

gotboost562 · September 9th, 2007, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Do not get bolt on ones weld them if you want them to help at all the bolt alow to much movment even if they are tight welds wont move

Is there a better set to get?

noyz25 · September 9th, 2007, 07:38 PM

I have seen different kits to strengthen the upper and lower torque boxes. Who makes the best one for the money?

BUMP to this post cuz i am wondering the same thing.

Drick · September 9th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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ryans88gt · September 10th, 2007, 12:02 AM

I did the upper and lower on mine. As far as I know they all bolt in and then you have the option of welding. They bolt through the floor board, which is how they add strength. They work pretty well, but are a major PITA to install. Plan on having your car out of action for a few days, especially if you are welding. BTW I got the whole set for under $100 from Laurel mountain.

93'_GT · September 10th, 2007, 02:29 AM

JW do i need these? WHat happens if it does break? I got a 1993 GT pretty much stock 2-spd, 3.73s, Ford racin shortys, Lakewood traction action lift bars, KC Clutch, BBK SFC, 15x10 weld DL w/ MT 275/50 15 drag radials. I launch at about 1.5 - 3.5.
I have seen them but I have no idea what they are for.

Iownastang · September 10th, 2007, 05:23 PM

All they do is strengthen subframes.I would buy some competition engineering subframe connectors first and if you wanted to buy a set of these.Subframe connectors are highly recommended.

ryans88gt · September 10th, 2007, 05:38 PM

Ummm...no they have nothing to do with the subframe.

They keep you torque boxes from ripping. Your torque boxes are the points where the lower control arms bolt to the car. All of the drive force from your engine pushes the car forward at these points. Overtime they tend to flex back and forth enough that the metal and spot welds tend to break. Installing these will fix any looseness that is already there and help hold the torque boxes together.

Iownastang · September 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM

My bad i have always been told thats what they did.thanx for explaining man

September 8th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#1
gotboost562 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CA Posts: 181 iTrader: 2 reviews	Torque Box I have seen different kits to strengthen the upper and lower torque boxes. Who makes the best one for the money? I have seen the bolt on ones but if it needs to be welded, that can be done as well. Thanks.

September 10th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#6
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did the upper and lower on mine. As far as I know they all bolt in and then you have the option of welding. They bolt through the floor board, which is how they add strength. They work pretty well, but are a major PITA to install. Plan on having your car out of action for a few days, especially if you are welding. BTW I got the whole set for under $100 from Laurel mountain. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

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Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do not get bolt on ones weld them if you want them to help at all the bolt alow to much movment even if they are tight welds wont move

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Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	This might help Click Here

September 10th, 2007, 02:29 AM	#7
93'_GT Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 205 iTrader: 0 reviews	JW do i need these? WHat happens if it does break? I got a 1993 GT pretty much stock 2-spd, 3.73s, Ford racin shortys, Lakewood traction action lift bars, KC Clutch, BBK SFC, 15x10 weld DL w/ MT 275/50 15 drag radials. I launch at about 1.5 - 3.5. I have seen them but I have no idea what they are for.

September 10th, 2007, 05:38 PM	#9
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ummm...no they have nothing to do with the subframe. They keep you torque boxes from ripping. Your torque boxes are the points where the lower control arms bolt to the car. All of the drive force from your engine pushes the car forward at these points. Overtime they tend to flex back and forth enough that the metal and spot welds tend to break. Installing these will fix any looseness that is already there and help hold the torque boxes together.

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