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    1. #1
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      Jun 2013
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      Mopar A-Body body reinforcement advice?

      Any of you ABody Mopar guys: how did you brace up your car? What would you suggest as a priority list from most urgent to optional?

      Ive got a set of Mopar Performance subframe connectors...I have since gathered that they're not the most rigid option...but they will be welded in place rather than just bolted...hopefully that will help. Next I'm looking at US Car Tool torque boxes...



      Any advice would be greatefully accepted!
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    2. #2
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      Name:  Val1 copy.jpg
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Size:  443.2 KBWhat you have is a great start, subframe connectors and torque boxes. You can add a lower radiator support that ties the front together (XV motorsports one is beefy, whereas the US Car tool one goes on top of the existing one. A cage really helps. You may also want to think about reinforcing the K member, Firm Feel sells a kit to weld on or you can send them yours. Also putting some big torsion bars in will make a HUGE difference
      I had Firm Feel 1:20's in my Valiant along with bilstein shocks and it rode really well.

      http://www.firmfeel.com.

      https://xvengineering.com/collection...diator-support

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by 813Demon340 View Post
      Name:  Val1 copy.jpg
Views: 319
Size:  443.2 KBWhat you have is a great start, subframe connectors and torque boxes. You can add a lower radiator support that ties the front together (XV motorsports one is beefy, whereas the US Car tool one goes on top of the existing one. A cage really helps. You may also want to think about reinforcing the K member, Firm Feel sells a kit to weld on or you can send them yours. Also putting some big torsion bars in will make a HUGE difference
      I had Firm Feel 1:20's in my Valiant along with bilstein shocks and it rode really well.

      http://www.firmfeel.com.

      https://xvengineering.com/collection...diator-support
      Many thanks!! This is a great help.
      By the way, what wheels are you running there? Your car looks fantastic.

    4. #4
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      Feb 2012
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      Got a Charger with what you just mentioned. Also added shock tower braces, beefy front anti sway bar, 8 point cage, motor plate, and a 4 link soon to come.
      1968 Charger R/T, EFI,SC,6-speed

    5. #5
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      Oct 2014
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      XV has a superior Radiator crossmember, which should be added. I have the full US Car kit and it's a nice improvement, but could be better. I would go with more robust subframe connectors next time.
      1972 Plymouth 'Cuda - Not LS-swapped, 5.7L Hemi [MS3 Gold Box], T56 Magnum 6-speed - 'Cuda Build Page
      1976 Dodge D100 - Warlock
      2016 Subaru WRX - E30 Tune

    6. #6
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      USCartool subframes and rad support.

      drive it like you stole it!
      1971 duster "deb"
      2016 GMC duramax tow rig
      1975 AMC matador coupe-long term project





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