How to install torque boxes in your Fox Body (Merillat Racing torque boxes)

[@robertclymer6948]

Merillat not only make great products, but they are really fine jewelery. Never seen better welds in my life. Made in the USA in my home state of Ohio I believe.

[@extremerodsandracers]

I've been struggling with getting the lowers out. This video helped me a bit. Thanks you

[@rongravel4585]

Annnnddd instant subbed. You guys ain’t no dummies. And that set up is definitely art. That guy is nasty. I wish I was that good

[@robertclymer6948]

Watched the whole video. It was very nice to see a couple of young fellas that were not hacks. They did a hell of a good job and did not cut corners. Thanks for sharing with us Mustang folk. Cheers from Motown!

[@joe5.043]

So glad I found this video !

[@Dubliner48]

Nice job Nigel. Can't believe you guys have been running the stock boxes for so long. Especially with the ET's and 60' you guys have put down.

[@gumby442]

Beyond my skill level 😮.

[@Stevesbe]

I remember when those cars were new my friend had 85 t top car . He basically ripped the whole rear out the car power shifting it and it was stock

[@berardoferrari]

not a chance! mine makes over 500 plus to the wheeles. never had a problem, but i dont drag race.

[@jameskilpatrick6086]

I pulled a tape measure from the rear of the lower boxes to the centerline of the front lower A frames holes to insure they were lined up the same on both sides. I do know aftermarket upper and lower control arms are adjustable but I like to be sure everything is square rather than reference points.

[@samuelmariscal4556]

How much do you guys charge to do this?

[@randylanhart1796]

It's like watching the movie spun! I was waiting for Mickey Rourke to show up.

[@reactiondc2]

Great video, definately going to help me at a later date!

[@robvandam5448]

Haha... yall used the Visa Grip Garage theme song Shout out to Derek

[@thestickcahhhh]

Really been enjoying the channel. Could you go over suspension setup as far as what holes to start with on the Merillat boxes and show what your method of squaring up the rearend in the car is?

[@nigelstst]

thedoc612 we appreciate the support. We just ordered a rearend form Marty so once we get to that point I’ll try to remember to make a video with our starting points.

[@hebertbuilt2075]

Great video.. definitely needed this.

[@jameskilpatrick6086]

Cutting the lower torque boxes out to me were not as hard as cutting out the upper. I cut the crap out of the stuff with a 4-1/2” cutoff wheel to get to the hard to get areas. Not bad. Also, you guys should consider buying you a nice mig if you’re going to do more fab work. I have a miller mig and tig. I welded in the upper in less than ten minutes. I have a lift and even with it this is hard,strenuous work especially on the back.

[@peterkay2406]

Great video, you mentioned to measure to make sure both are installed evenly, but you never showed where to measure, on the upper torque box in super high speed I seen a quick flash of you measuring but couldn't tell what or where you were measuring? Can you describe where to measure and what kind of measurements we should be getting?

[@nigelstst]

Unfortunately it’s been so long since I did this I don’t remember the details. I’ll try to watch that part again later and see if I can figure it out

[@Ls3guy]

Good job guys

[@Steve0newsome]

GREAT video!

[@petejoseph8257]

So, it takes 2 guys 10 hours to get get old stuff out?

[@mustangtez4060]

Can you guys please share the rear end length and the wheel size, offset and backspacing. I need my car to sit just like this.!! Stance is killin the game.!!

[@nigelstst]

46” end to end 15x12 4” backspace

[@mustangtez4060]

@@nigelstst thanks man I appreciate it.!!

[@mustangtez4060]

@@nigelstst oh and the offset.?

[@nigelstst]

Backspace and offset are almost the same thing. When we ordered them offset was never a factor. I think one directly effects the other so we just worry about backspace when we order drag wheels.

[@mustangtez4060]

@@nigelstst 10/4 thanks again.!

[@TheCobraSlayer]

2JMFAB, How do you know those guys? They build some badass cars!!

[@nigelstst]

They spec’d our coilovers on the shop Foxbody and we’ve sent a lot of people their way. Great people

[@brainward2611]

What kind of price would it be to have this job done

[@charlesgreer7641]

Are these just for drag racing or can I use them in a street car lowered with wide tires all 4 corners. Reason I'm asking is my top passenger box is ripped away from the unibody of the car. I was going to reinstall and reinforce them but the more I think about the level of damage I might as well replace with aftermarket boxs. And adjustable control arms.

[@spassmore8483]

you can run them on a daily driver street car it will make it handle much better too!

[@alialdoseri7363]

I did mine and it wasn't fun but the results was worth it

[@jesusmunoz5184]

Did you section the floor to weld the back side?

[@jesusmunoz5184]

Did you section the floor to weld the back side of the uppers?

[@alialdoseri7363]

The trunk area only

[@jesusmunoz5184]

I figured. If you spend money on such a great piece, might as well do it properly. Thank you for the info.

[@danielbargas3377]

How fast have you gone on factory torque boxes? Great work btw 👍🏼

[@dclsxfactory7823]

I found this video because i was lookin for tips to get mine chopped out and replaced, but i been 1.05 60’ 4.58@153 at 3200lbs in ultra street trim in my car. I replaced the bent bolts a few times but torque boxes look ok. Im just looking to lower the car a few inches to get crank center line down to stop the wheelies and no way to get the instant center right with the stock holes

[@stevenmcc2119]

Slip or never happened

[@averystuckey8331]

What would it cost labor to do it

[@thomascampbell763]

What’s it cost to replace the TQ boxes?

[@nigelstst]

Usually $1400-2000 in labor plus parts.

[@Thief400]

I’m guess you guys haven’t heard of a plasma torch!?!?!? Get one

[@nigelstst]

At the time my only plasma torch was on my CNC plasma.

[@angry408w7]

wow they work fast lol

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[@rampage2587]

Where did you use for your reference measurements. Factory holes in the subframe or did you just measure and make marks wherever.

[@nigelstst]

These boxes are made to match up with certain parts of the frame we just clamped them in place and took measurements from a point on the car to ensure they were even.

[@rampage2587]

@@nigelstst thank you good to know. And awesome job.

[@codyhouston1327]

Jon- aka scorpion

[@tomhamilton9140]

Lots of work. great job. Could loose the music.