Welding the torque boxes?

DickH · April 10th, 2010, 04:11 AM

Well I tried to install my torque box reinforcements tonight and I failed. I can only get my drill to drill one hole on each side, my damn exhaust is in the way. I can't drop it because someone wasn't very professional and welded the midpipe to the rest of the exhaust and its all one big piece. By the looks of it though, I can weld around the torque box and am curious if that is just as good of a solution. It would be much easier for me to just lay a few beads down vs getting everything out of the way for my drill.

Anyone want to buy an almost used UPR torque box reinforcements?

01KnightRiderGT · April 10th, 2010, 07:57 AM

I would just unbolt the x-pipe at the mufflers, then cut the x-pipe out and use a clamp like shown below to tie back together

Bullitt5339 · April 10th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Are your torque boxes already seperating? If they aren't, then welding the seams can help, but if they're already seperating, like mine were, you have to get the repair kit to pull them back together, and then have them welded in when you're done.

Before pics:

3sportbob · April 10th, 2010, 09:46 AM

Where are the after pics?

F8L GT · April 10th, 2010, 10:12 AM

here dick

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3sportbob · April 10th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

here dick

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I just wanted to see how well his project turned out.

LosGT · April 10th, 2010, 10:20 AM

I ripped out my passenger side TB like a year after I bought my car in 01. Ford wouldnt warranty it though because I had gears, at least that was thier stance on it. They wanted to charge 600 to fix both of them, even though only one was broken..preventative fix. I got a local mustang guy to weld em for 50 bucks and he did it in under 20 mins. Havent had a problem since.

F8L GT · April 10th, 2010, 10:30 AM

If you do weld them, dont forget to unhook your battery, and I also unplug the ecu just to be safe

F8L GT · April 10th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by LosGT

I ripped out my passenger side TB like a year after I bought my car in 01. Ford wouldnt warranty it though because I had gears, at least that was thier stance on it.

thats about right.

LosGT · April 10th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

thats about right.

Yeah, its kinda sad that the stock TB's only have like 4 tac weld spots. That plus 4.10's makes for a bad combo.

F8L GT · April 10th, 2010, 10:45 AM

i got lucky, i ran 3 years without any TB mods. 2 with 3.73s and then last year with 4.10s and hard launches at the track and never had any problems. But i did the TB kit for this year just to be safe

Bullitt5339 · April 10th, 2010, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by 3sportbob

Where are the after pics?

I'll take some pictures today while I'm under the car. Mine were bolted together, and then welded up to make them solid. They've been done for quite a while, and no problems since.

DickH · April 10th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Thanks a lot guys, looks like ill be welding them. For anyone who plans on getting the LMR kit, plan on getting a few washers.

Bullitt5339 · April 10th, 2010, 04:12 PM

I got a couple pictures of the lower torque box repairs, but on a jack, I couldn't get in there to show the uppers. Excuse the sloppy welding up in the boxes, I'm not the world's best welder to begin with, and then there's no room to work up in there....... lol

4.10's, sticky tires, and HPM Megabite SRs set on KILL (135%) were the death of mine.

Mine are the Wild Rides Battle Box repair kit.

April 10th, 2010, 04:11 AM	#1
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Welding the torque boxes? Well I tried to install my torque box reinforcements tonight and I failed. I can only get my drill to drill one hole on each side, my damn exhaust is in the way. I can't drop it because someone wasn't very professional and welded the midpipe to the rest of the exhaust and its all one big piece. By the looks of it though, I can weld around the torque box and am curious if that is just as good of a solution. It would be much easier for me to just lay a few beads down vs getting everything out of the way for my drill. Anyone want to buy an almost used UPR torque box reinforcements? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 10th, 2010, 07:57 AM	#2
01KnightRiderGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would just unbolt the x-pipe at the mufflers, then cut the x-pipe out and use a clamp like shown below to tie back together __________________ Black Stang Member #13 315's Crew Founder My Track Videos

April 10th, 2010, 09:46 AM	#4
3sportbob Enthusiast MY OTHER RIDE IS YOUR MOM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where are the after pics? __________________ “I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet” "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent."

April 10th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#5
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	here dick Modular Revolution Forums __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

April 10th, 2010, 10:30 AM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	If you do weld them, dont forget to unhook your battery, and I also unplug the ecu just to be safe __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

April 10th, 2010, 08:22 AM	#3
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	Are your torque boxes already seperating? If they aren't, then welding the seams can help, but if they're already seperating, like mine were, you have to get the repair kit to pull them back together, and then have them welded in when you're done. Before pics:

April 10th, 2010, 10:20 AM	#7
LosGT Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ripped out my passenger side TB like a year after I bought my car in 01. Ford wouldnt warranty it though because I had gears, at least that was thier stance on it. They wanted to charge 600 to fix both of them, even though only one was broken..preventative fix. I got a local mustang guy to weld em for 50 bucks and he did it in under 20 mins. Havent had a problem since.

April 10th, 2010, 10:45 AM	#11
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	i got lucky, i ran 3 years without any TB mods. 2 with 3.73s and then last year with 4.10s and hard launches at the track and never had any problems. But i did the TB kit for this year just to be safe __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

April 10th, 2010, 03:23 PM	#13
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Thanks a lot guys, looks like ill be welding them. For anyone who plans on getting the LMR kit, plan on getting a few washers. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 10th, 2010, 04:12 PM	#14
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	I got a couple pictures of the lower torque box repairs, but on a jack, I couldn't get in there to show the uppers. Excuse the sloppy welding up in the boxes, I'm not the world's best welder to begin with, and then there's no room to work up in there....... lol 4.10's, sticky tires, and HPM Megabite SRs set on KILL (135%) were the death of mine. Mine are the Wild Rides Battle Box repair kit.

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