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Mod Sequence #252882
03/13/09 05:21 PM
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What is the best or preferred order of events to do these mods in? 1.spring relocation 2.torque boxes 3.sub-frame connectors, the laser cut to fit the floor ones and 4. mini-tubbing I've read a lot of info on each mod individually, and have all the parts ready, it's just where to start once I get the undercoating off.

Re: Mod Sequence [Re: broncobra] #252883
03/14/09 01:13 AM
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btt, is there a logical sequence or is it just do them and it doesn't matter?

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I'm no chassis expert, but I believe you want to do spring relocation before minitub, as the first helps dictate the position of the second, and then do your subframe connectors and then your torque boxes last.

I have installed subframe connectors on two cars, both times on cars with exisisting torque boxes. One car by slotting the torque boxes installing the connectors and then welding up the slots, and the other car by peeling back part of the boxes installing the connectors and rewelding the boxes back in place.

In other words, Move your springs, install your minitubs, install your connectors and then put the torque boxes on last. I have never altered the spring location or installed minitubs though. I'm sure many guys have here though.

Pic of the peeled back and re-welded ones, after spraying with black semi-gloss paint...


1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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The slotted ones before final grinding, sealing with high-quality, paintable, black 50 year roof and gutter caulking and finish coating with Resto-Ricks undercoating...Notice how close the front spring mount and wheel house are to the parts. It's something to consider when determining your project sequence.


1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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