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10-29-2002, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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NEED ADVCICE PLEASE!! Hairline crack where lower control arm connects to body
There's a hairline crack on the body of the car where the lower control arm connects to body of car. Has anyone noticed this on their car before. Any solutions/suggestions?
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10-30-2002, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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I understand this is very common on Fox body cars. That area is called a torque box and there are reinforcement kits available to remedy this. Basically it's a weld-in steel liner for the box that prevents further stress cracking.
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10-30-2002, 07:40 AM | #3 |
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Call Wild Rides (any MM&FF) and get the battle boxes. I just did mine. Mine were hanging almost an inch from the car.
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10-30-2002, 09:03 AM | #4 |
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Thanks. Are the battle box and the torque box reinforcement kit the same thing? Mine is a 94. I guess the same applies.
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