Rick 91GT - I got my RNH torque boxes! Sweeeet!!

2FastLX · 08-30-2001, 12:25 PM

Hey dude. I just thought I'd use a post in here to tell you I got the torque boxes. These things looke VERY professional. The whole kit resembles something you'd pay dearly for at Summit

Thanks!

I do have a question though...
Should I wait until I get my new control arms to install these since I have to pull the rear end anyway? I have decided on UPR Pro Series adjustable uppers and lowers I think. That depends on if they will work with the 9" rear end I am going to get this winter. I assume they will since it's made as a direct swap somewhat.

Thanks again.

P.S. if you guys don't have torque box reinforcements... order a set from Rick, these things are very nice!
Rating:

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

2FastLX · 08-30-2001, 12:56 PM

Oh, here's a pic of these reinforcements if anyone is wondering what these things look like. I know I was curious since I had never seen them before.

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

DemonGT · 08-30-2001, 01:17 PM

how much are they???and how do they install?

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake

Waiting install:Nothing

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's
ICQ#35670781

2FastLX · 08-30-2001, 01:31 PM

I'm not sure myself, since Rick forgot to send me instructions, hint hint

Send me some pics of them installed in your car if you get a chance Rick so I can see how these things fit together.

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

byrnech · 08-30-2001, 02:27 PM

How much were they? And who is RNH? They look identical to the Wild Rides torque box which sell for $129.00 I was going to buy those along with the Wolf Racecraft repair kit which is $25.00, it is only the bottom reinforcement. My torque boxes are munched from Southside lowers.

Rick 91GT · 08-30-2001, 02:53 PM

Thanks for all the gratious comments.

Kev- check your mail I sent you a real quick meesage on how they go in. Yes I would wait till you do the arms since they need to come down to install them. I also fully welded the seams up on the boxes then installed the kit, it really stiffens everything up and I haven't had any issues with mine since the install. My SSM lowers really abuse the boxes, I tore them a couple times before I re-enforced them.

The ones pictured above are just the lower kit, what I do for the uppers is fully weld in the stock brackets, since they just have a couple spot welds from the factory. Mine are different then the "other kits" as the ones I make have extra support due to the design, and mine are made from Stainless Steel so they will never rust, like mild steel will.

I am asking $100 for a set, they inluded all you see above, plates and hardware and the instructions which will be completed shorty

..Kev just likes to bust my balls a little

If anyone is interested e-mail me at Rick91GT@onemain.com.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B

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byrnech · 08-30-2001, 03:57 PM

Rick 91GT- That sounds like a good deal, what is your address to send payment to? Are there shipping charges?

Rick 91GT · 08-30-2001, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by byrnech:
Rick 91GT- That sounds like a good deal, what is your address to send payment to? Are there shipping charges?

Check your e-mail

Shipping for one set (UPS GROUND) is free at this point in time and is included, unless your out of the US, but I can get decent rates so let me know!

Kev- Thanks for the post...

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B

Five0 · 08-30-2001, 07:02 PM

I just got some upper and lower battle boxes from wild rides, I can't wait to get them installed. I have had them for two weeks now but just not had the time to install them.

They look the same as what you have, who did you get yours from and what do they go for (RNH)?

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

Rick 91GT · 08-30-2001, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Five0:
I just got some upper and lower battle boxes from wild rides, I can't wait to get them installed. I have had them for two weeks now but just not had the time to install them.

They look the same as what you have, who did you get yours from and what do they go for (RNH)?

RNH PERFORMANCE is ME "Rick91GT" my design is different then the Wild Rides pieces, I have a extra plate that actully attaches to the frame in another spot and ties it all together from both sides and the top making it stronger. Mine are also made from Stainless Steel so they will never rust, unlike some of the others who make them from mild steel. Each set is $100. I have had a set on my car for over ayear now and everything is still great no issues at all even after lots of 5500rpm+ launches.

James when you install them also weld the stock upper brackets in they are just spot welded from the factory, this will add a lot of strength. I also suggest welding up then seams in the lower box also. If you have SSM bars you may need to tap the seams back together, they are famous for ripping out.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B

2FastLX · 08-31-2001, 02:24 PM

I noticed one really nice feature about Rick's vs. Wild Rides (other than the fact that Ricks are stainless). Rick welds the full seem where each piece mates up. I may be wrong, but it looks like the battle boxes are just spot welded at the corners.

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Gunning for 12's!

Buy your parts here
ICQ# 42269241

Rick 91GT · 09-01-2001, 07:28 AM

Yes your right Kev, the main piece is also bent on a tight radius instead of being two seperate pieces, assuring it stays square.

Lx xl8tr- check your mail, I sent you all the info!

Thanks,
Rick

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B

Five0 · 09-01-2001, 03:30 PM

Well I wish I had known about yours before I bought mine from wild rides, I would have bought from you instead. I did however get a good deal on them as my boss is a dealer for them and I got them for dealer cost.

Thanks for the info.

what else do you sell? Do you sell an k-member or a manual steering rack and pinion?

I will be looking for them real soon.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

Rick 91GT · 09-03-2001, 09:13 PM

James- right now we make polished Stainless Steel battery boxes, NHRA legal, the torque box re-enforcements, ram air, filter covers and lots of other custom stuff.

Five0 · 09-03-2001, 09:22 PM

E-mail me on a price for the batery box and a pic if you have one. I will be needing one of those soon also.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
No times with 347 stroker yet.

andy669 · 10-04-2001, 08:25 PM

Have you installed them yet, Kev? I got 2 sets from Rick, they got here today. One set is going on my Pure Street and the others are for my friends Real Street. They look great! Gonna try and get one set on this weekend. Rick even said he was gonna pay us contingency!...lol...
andy

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3 Black 94 GT Vert. AODE/TKO conversion, 3:73's, ported X-305's, GT40 manifolds, 75mm TB, 30lbers, PMS, 300 horse Top Gun wet kit, and all the other little stuff

Rick 91GT · 10-04-2001, 09:32 PM

Contingency..Your a Funny Guy!

Glad to hear you like them, I think they are a good product. Anyone else want a set?

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

08-30-2001, 12:25 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Rick 91GT - I got my RNH torque boxes! Sweeeet!! Hey dude. I just thought I'd use a post in here to tell you I got the torque boxes. These things looke VERY professional. The whole kit resembles something you'd pay dearly for at Summit Thanks! I do have a question though... Should I wait until I get my new control arms to install these since I have to pull the rear end anyway? I have decided on UPR Pro Series adjustable uppers and lowers I think. That depends on if they will work with the 9" rear end I am going to get this winter. I assume they will since it's made as a direct swap somewhat. Thanks again. P.S. if you guys don't have torque box reinforcements... order a set from Rick, these things are very nice! Rating: ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

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08-30-2001, 12:56 PM	#2
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Oh, here's a pic of these reinforcements if anyone is wondering what these things look like. I know I was curious since I had never seen them before. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

08-30-2001, 01:17 PM	#3
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	how much are they???and how do they install? ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake Waiting install:Nothing Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's ICQ#35670781

08-30-2001, 01:31 PM	#4
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I'm not sure myself, since Rick forgot to send me instructions, hint hint Send me some pics of them installed in your car if you get a chance Rick so I can see how these things fit together. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

08-30-2001, 02:27 PM	#5
byrnech Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Anderson, TX. Posts: 166	How much were they? And who is RNH? They look identical to the Wild Rides torque box which sell for $129.00 I was going to buy those along with the Wolf Racecraft repair kit which is $25.00, it is only the bottom reinforcement. My torque boxes are munched from Southside lowers.

08-30-2001, 02:53 PM	#6
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Thanks for all the gratious comments. Kev- check your mail I sent you a real quick meesage on how they go in. Yes I would wait till you do the arms since they need to come down to install them. I also fully welded the seams up on the boxes then installed the kit, it really stiffens everything up and I haven't had any issues with mine since the install. My SSM lowers really abuse the boxes, I tore them a couple times before I re-enforced them. The ones pictured above are just the lower kit, what I do for the uppers is fully weld in the stock brackets, since they just have a couple spot welds from the factory. Mine are different then the "other kits" as the ones I make have extra support due to the design, and mine are made from Stainless Steel so they will never rust, like mild steel will. I am asking $100 for a set, they inluded all you see above, plates and hardware and the instructions which will be completed shorty ..Kev just likes to bust my balls a little If anyone is interested e-mail me at Rick91GT@onemain.com. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 08-30-2001).]

08-30-2001, 03:57 PM	#7
byrnech Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Anderson, TX. Posts: 166	Rick 91GT- That sounds like a good deal, what is your address to send payment to? Are there shipping charges?

08-30-2001, 07:02 PM	#9
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	I just got some upper and lower battle boxes from wild rides, I can't wait to get them installed. I have had them for two weeks now but just not had the time to install them. They look the same as what you have, who did you get yours from and what do they go for (RNH)? ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX 12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

08-31-2001, 02:24 PM	#11
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I noticed one really nice feature about Rick's vs. Wild Rides (other than the fact that Ricks are stainless). Rick welds the full seem where each piece mates up. I may be wrong, but it looks like the battle boxes are just spot welded at the corners. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

09-01-2001, 07:28 AM	#12
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Yes your right Kev, the main piece is also bent on a tight radius instead of being two seperate pieces, assuring it stays square. Lx xl8tr- check your mail, I sent you all the info! Thanks, Rick ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B

09-01-2001, 03:30 PM	#13
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	Well I wish I had known about yours before I bought mine from wild rides, I would have bought from you instead. I did however get a good deal on them as my boss is a dealer for them and I got them for dealer cost. Thanks for the info. what else do you sell? Do you sell an k-member or a manual steering rack and pinion? I will be looking for them real soon. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX 12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

09-03-2001, 09:13 PM	#14
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	James- right now we make polished Stainless Steel battery boxes, NHRA legal, the torque box re-enforcements, ram air, filter covers and lots of other custom stuff.

09-03-2001, 09:22 PM	#15
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	E-mail me on a price for the batery box and a pic if you have one. I will be needing one of those soon also. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX No times with 347 stroker yet.

10-04-2001, 08:25 PM	#16
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Have you installed them yet, Kev? I got 2 sets from Rick, they got here today. One set is going on my Pure Street and the others are for my friends Real Street. They look great! Gonna try and get one set on this weekend. Rick even said he was gonna pay us contingency!...lol... andy ------------------ 3 Black 94 GT Vert. AODE/TKO conversion, 3:73's, ported X-305's, GT40 manifolds, 75mm TB, 30lbers, PMS, 300 horse Top Gun wet kit, and all the other little stuff

10-04-2001, 09:32 PM	#17
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Contingency..Your a Funny Guy! Glad to hear you like them, I think they are a good product. Anyone else want a set? ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree