Jt racecraft braces

[Geo's66]

Guys- bought these for the application- look great and fit well- as you can see my welding skills need help...View attachment 44218

 

[jeremyandthemonte]

stupid question but what benefits do you get from these? is it due to control arm mount flexing and this eliminates it?

 

[Geo's66]

Yes, I've read the gbody ears sometimes can be broken or bent, so I bought these to weld in for additional help since the frame is exposed... I'll have between 400-450 hp in the motor so thought it would be good... Probably overkill but.....

 

[pontiacgp]

stupid question but what benefits do you get from these? is it due to control arm mount flexing and this eliminates it?

If you have enough power and traction you can tear the stock mounts off. I just used some 14 gauge metal to strengthen mine and welded on 1" 14 gauge washers at the holes

 

[theoldsone]

Those welds look painful lol
You trying g to weld-------->

 

[tdvick]

I've got them on mine too, uppers and lowers. Cheap insurance.

 

[Geo's66]

Frame notch getting close- think I'll por 15 inside the frame before these get welded on- then powdercoating next week.

 

[Geo's66]

Another shot

 

[Longroof79]

Look's like you're going about it the right way. As for the welds...practice makes perfect.
Looking good so far.

 

[ssn696]

I'd use a ball-peen hammer, you'd have so much more success next time...gotta learn somehow.