south side lift bars & upper control arm questions

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-28-2001, 03:29 AM

do i need new torque boxes if i get SSM's liftbars (#1314) & upper control arms(#1101).
what are torque boxes & how do i go about putting in stronger ones? can i just stregnthen the stock ones?
thanks

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Rick 91GT · 01-28-2001, 08:41 AM

The torque box is where the front attachment point for the lower control arm is, from the factory is is just spot welded arounf the edges on hard launches these are famous for pulling away from the body, if they pull away from the body and rip off you have big problems, but it usually doesn't go that far. You don't need new torque boxes when adding SSM bars, but I would strongly suggest welding the plates to the axles and welding up the factory boxes, it is also sart to re-enforce them anyway. I(RNH PERFORMANCE) make a kit similiar to a "battle box" but with a revised design to give more support if your interested let me know I can give you more info.They bolt in, and are made from Stainless Steel so they won't rust and are stronger then a mild steel set, all bolts and instructions included $100.00.

Rick
Rick91GT@onemain.com

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[This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 01-28-2001).]

NOS_Notch · 01-28-2001, 04:41 PM

You don't "need" anything else, but i would put an air bag on the pass. side and reinforce the torque boxes.

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BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-28-2001, 05:39 PM

Rick91GT, could you e-mail me more info @ beallur@axion.net, also do you ship to canada, & how much would it cost to do so?
thanks

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

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01-28-2001, 03:29 AM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	south side lift bars & upper control arm questions do i need new torque boxes if i get SSM's liftbars (#1314) & upper control arms(#1101). what are torque boxes & how do i go about putting in stronger ones? can i just stregnthen the stock ones? thanks ------------------ No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

01-28-2001, 08:41 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	The torque box is where the front attachment point for the lower control arm is, from the factory is is just spot welded arounf the edges on hard launches these are famous for pulling away from the body, if they pull away from the body and rip off you have big problems, but it usually doesn't go that far. You don't need new torque boxes when adding SSM bars, but I would strongly suggest welding the plates to the axles and welding up the factory boxes, it is also sart to re-enforce them anyway. I(RNH PERFORMANCE) make a kit similiar to a "battle box" but with a revised design to give more support if your interested let me know I can give you more info.They bolt in, and are made from Stainless Steel so they won't rust and are stronger then a mild steel set, all bolts and instructions included $100.00. Rick Rick91GT@onemain.com ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98 [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 01-28-2001).]

01-28-2001, 04:41 PM	#3
NOS_Notch Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fresno,CA. USA Posts: 384	You don't "need" anything else, but i would put an air bag on the pass. side and reinforce the torque boxes. ------------------ 4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

01-28-2001, 05:39 PM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Rick91GT, could you e-mail me more info @ beallur@axion.net, also do you ship to canada, & how much would it cost to do so? thanks ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).