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US Cartool E body inner fender brace

Posted By: racealittle

US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/11/12 09:18 PM

I talked with Chris at US Cartool about these strong looking inner fender brace kits. The video on his website is impressive.

He says it is not necessary on a stock component type suspension; but rather is meant to help with aftermarket k frame and coilover type suspensions.

There is a link in the Hot Deals and New Products section with video links.

Anyone see this yet?
Posted By: johnscudashop

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/11/12 10:26 PM

I liked them so much that I bought me a set , to replace the XV type bars I have made .. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=3#Post6313383

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Posted By: mopardamo

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 12:02 AM

I plan on getting them but was concerned about tire clearance issues under full compression. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Damon
Posted By: 67autocross

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 01:20 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siqUezuWSyE
Posted By: brads70

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 02:08 AM

Quote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siqUezuWSyE



so what's this got to do with the post subject?
Posted By: racealittle

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 04:00 AM

I think there is more room than what is seen on the johnscudashop car.
Posted By: 67autocross

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 04:45 AM

Try this one..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7pfNBrrP88
Posted By: brads70

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 02:34 PM

Quote:

Try this one..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7pfNBrrP88



Cool post ! Thanks!
Should make the torsion bars more effective too by not using the body as a torsion bar!
Posted By: TC@HP2

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/12/12 03:37 PM

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I liked them so much that I bought me a set , to replace the XV type bars I have made .. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=3#Post6313383



You original design looks a bit too cantilevered to be as fully effective as a more triangulated design. You will probably realize an increase in rigidity with the Cartool units, not to mention some more wheel well space.

Quote:

Try this one..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7pfNBrrP88



That's neat and demonstrates the effectiveness of the bracing, but after going to all the trouble to set that all up, I would have thought they would use a more standard industry measure such as degree of deflection per inch.
Posted By: dangina

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/13/12 12:52 AM

I bought their torque boxes awhile back - the old design was an ok fit, but the newer ones fit was perfect - and their service was great!
Posted By: brads70

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/13/12 06:27 PM

I just ordered a set this morning! Thanks for the heads up guys!
Posted By: dangina

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/13/12 11:40 PM

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I just ordered a set this morning! Thanks for the heads up guys!


sweet! we wanna see some pics of the install!
Posted By: racealittle

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/14/12 01:19 AM

Pictures, sorry about the size

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Posted By: racealittle

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/14/12 01:22 AM

picture #2

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Posted By: racealittle

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/14/12 01:23 AM

picture #3

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Posted By: racealittle

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/14/12 01:24 AM

last one

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Posted By: ChrisUSCT

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/14/12 05:20 AM

Thanks Guys for all the positive feedback!

Here are some bigger pictures!











Posted By: mopardamo

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/17/12 04:17 PM

I just ordered mine along with torque boxes and the lower radiator area brace. Looking to have seams welded and installing the subframe connectors I already have. Want a stiff chassis. Maybe mini tub it too. Now to find a good welder in the St. louis area. Hmmm?

Damon
Posted By: mopardamo

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/22/12 05:32 AM

Parts came in the other day. Likely having Andy McCoy Race Cars do the installation and other welding I want done. Anyone know if its cheeper to have someone like him do the K frame welding or just send mine into Firmfeel?

Damon
Posted By: BergmanAutoCraft

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/24/12 03:00 AM

Interesting video. A crude knock off of the XV video from 2006 performed on a real surface plate. Kudos to US Car Tool for capitalizing on XVs lack of any business sense. I would think the part would be even better if it was tied more to the shock tower where more of the load is?
Posted By: larry4406

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/24/12 07:53 PM

These look slick. Will these interfere with the rear inner fender splash shields? Just trim the plast shield?
Posted By: brads70

Re: US Cartool E body inner fender brace - 12/24/12 09:37 PM

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These look slick. Will these interfere with the rear inner fender splash shields? Just trim the plast shield?



Good question, never thought of that.
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