Steeda Torque Box Bracing

[TOMMY GUN]

This is an easy mod for those who haven't done it yet.

This stiffens up the Torque box area of the car and ties in the front LCA mount to the frame rail.

The Steeda torque box bracing.

It is a bolt on mod, but they do recommend having it welded on.

I will be welding it later.












Left over parts...factory wipers. Not sure exactly what these are for...


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[Carnut]

The factory wipers as you call them appear to be for aero. Maybe push the air under the axles for aerodynamics or simply for wind noise.

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

It is a bolt on mod, but they do recommend having it welded on.

I will be welding it later.



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Didn't you post the same thing about 2 years ago??

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by Carnut

The factory wipers as you call them appear to be for aero. Maybe push the air under the axles for aerodynamics or simply for wind noise.

They are there to deflect debris away from the gas tank in order to protect it.

They have to be removed if you install the torque box braces though.

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Didn't you post the same thing about 2 years ago??

Not that long ago, I'm getting to it sheesh....

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[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by Birdman

They are there to deflect debris away from the gas tank in order to protect it.

They have to be removed if you install the torque box braces though.

+1 I have removed mine to fit the driveshaft safety loop. After about 2,000 miles I checked...no damage to gas tanks yet. I would think Ford could have found a lighter-weight solution to debris deflection. :bangin:

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

+1 I have removed mine to fit the driveshaft safety loop. After about 2,000 miles I checked...no damage to gas tanks yet. I would think Ford could have found a lighter-weight solution to debris deflection. :bangin:

I wonder if for the cost of these parts/bolts/installation, if it would have been cheaper to just use a Rhino line type product on the tank bottoms. That stuff is super tough and would do the same as the wipers.


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[Birdman]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

I wonder if for the cost of these parts/bolts/installation, if it would have been cheaper to just use a Rhino line type product on the tank bottoms. That stuff is super tough and would do the same as the wipers.


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I've run over two squirrels and so far the tanks are OK ....can't say that about the squirrels though. sorry nut my car is just too low for them to duck low enough.:trouble-1:

[TOMMY GUN]

Bump for SuperSnake.





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[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Bump for SuperSnake.





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Thanks TG
One Question, could you have re-installed those wipers?
those are aero strakes

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

Thanks TG
One Question, could you have re-installed those wipers?
those are aero strakes

probably, but would have to modify/cut them to fit. i have the same braces. all they do is deflect debris...no big deal...since i dont drive on dirt or rocky roads fast..or at all....

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

probably, but would have to modify/cut them to fit. i have the same braces. all they do is deflect debris...no big deal...since i dont drive on dirt or rocky roads fast..or at all....

+1


Also, not sure I will be welding them on knowing that if any frame work ever needs to be done they have to be removed to bolt to frame machine.

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[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

+1


Also, not sure I will be welding them on knowing that if any frame work ever needs to be done they have to be removed to bolt to frame machine.

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I see where Steeda recommends welding them, I suspect bolt on is adiquate?

[BADBOY500]

The Evo one's are better,..They don't rely on one 10 mm bolt & 1 12mm on the rear to hold them inplace. The Evo one's you pass the LCA bolt through it, so it is a stronger mounting point. ...JMO.

How's this for stiff....Ya that's only one jack at the fr lift point.

[TOMMY GUN]

I haven't seen the EVO peices, where are the pics?


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[BADBOY500]

link.

Evolution Performance - 3 Point Frame Rail & Torque Box Brace [40-700] - $245.00 : Evolution Performance, Performance Parts & Accessories - Ford Mustang & Shelby Experts

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by BADBOY500

link.

Evolution Performance - 3 Point Frame Rail & Torque Box Brace [40-700] - $245.00 : Evolution Performance, Performance Parts & Accessories - Ford Mustang & Shelby Experts

Why wouldn't it fit convertibles? Some different bracing under the car?

I know another reinforcing part that is used on all convertible Mustangs and is found on all Shelby's also.

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[BADBOY500]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Why wouldn't it fit convertibles? Some different bracing under the car?

I know another reinforcing part that is used on all convertible Mustangs and is found on all Shelby's also.

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Well ????What is it ????

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by BADBOY500

Well ????What is it ????

These pieces go between the fender and radiator support both sides and stiffen/attach it to the frame only on verts and GT500's...



What is this?


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[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Why wouldn't it fit convertibles? Some different bracing under the car?

I know another reinforcing part that is used on all convertible Mustangs and is found on all Shelby's also.

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theres two additional braces that run from where the lca mounts to the body back to the pinion area.."v" shaped when viewed from the rear.