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Old July 27th, 2012, 12:09 AM
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frame reinforcement 70 442?
My question is, my book shows that 442 and w 31s had reinforcement bar of some sort and I was wondering if its necessary and where can i find them?

Mine were not on the car when I took it apart along with the rear sway bar (Both were replaced by ladder bars)
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Old July 27th, 2012, 11:30 AM
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http://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ocat..._Keyword=brace

the braces are worthwhile to prevent flex between the frame rails and the crossmember holding the springs and upper control arms.
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Old July 27th, 2012, 11:35 AM
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You can get factory original style,or there is a selection of aftermarket tubular style.I put them on everything.
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Old July 27th, 2012, 11:37 AM
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tube I assume are stronger but more money?
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Old July 27th, 2012, 11:50 AM
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The Edelbrock version is one of the cheapest of the tubular design,yet very nice.Mine are the Hotchkis.
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Won't find a better deal than this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-72-A-Body...sories&vxp=mtr
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Edelbrocks...



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Old August 1st, 2012, 03:35 PM
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looks nice
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Old August 1st, 2012, 04:43 PM
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non race application bilstein or monroe?
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Originally Posted by bdub217
non race application bilstein or monroe?
I really like my Edelbrock IAS shocks. Tried others.
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Old August 1st, 2012, 05:31 PM
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I'll check them out, I'm about to do rear suspension.
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