chassis stress marks
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: LsX
Transmission: MN12 6speed
Axle/Gears: 3:42
chassis stress marks
i know its a well known issue by the steering gear area
i havent seen too much info on here
what are you guys doing with these problems?
im not looking into taking the car into a shop that will charge me well over $560
i havent seen too much info on here
what are you guys doing with these problems?
im not looking into taking the car into a shop that will charge me well over $560
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: chassis stress marks
Since you have an IROC, which is equipped with a Wonderbar, I'm surprised you're experiencing problems. Common board wisdom is to weld the cracks and throw on a Wonderbar.
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Car: 87 IROC-Z
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Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: chassis stress marks
yeah suprised as well. it has an oem wonderbar. what do u guys think about adding/ welding a 1/8 plate in between to reinforce that area?
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Car: 1988 Camaro, 1986 S10, 2000 Harley
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Re: chassis stress marks
I see no problem putting a plate in there, with proper welding of course. Make sure you're steering box will bolt back up OK before final welding. I made me a wonderbar that used all of the available holes that were in that area. Take a look and you will see what I mean. Dean
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