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reinforce the frame?

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Posted by: Calabrio

Are there any ways to easily strengthen the unibody of the Mark VIII and eliminate flex?

Can you just take it to welding shop and have them reinforce the frame the underbody?
Are strut tower braces available?
Are there any other options?

Posted by: Frogman

I'm having AJE make a complete Tubular K Member and LCA's for my 98. That's about the only option I could think of to stiffen the front-end flex.

Next time I'm going to SLC, UT, I will stop by a shop that makes Strut Tower Braces, and see about getting one (or more) made as well.

Posted by: lincolnboy

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Originally Posted by Frogman

I'm having AJE make a complete Tubular K Member and LCA's for my 98. That's about the only option I could think of to stiffen the front-end flex.

Next time I'm going to SLC, UT, I will stop by a shop that makes Strut Tower Braces, and see about getting one (or more) made as well.

Go over to www.tccoa.com register and post a thread. a guy by the name johnny langton makes bracings. from strut tower front and back, lower cradle brace, rear torsion bar, etc etc......if not there is more guy over there that could help you out

Posted by: 67Continental

is there room under the hood for a strut tower brace?

Posted by: lincolnboy

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Originally Posted by 67Continental

is there room under the hood for a strut tower brace?

maybe if you remove the hood liner.

Posted by: John Hubertz

I'd say without the inner cowl (beauty trim) you'd have enough room if the part was custom-formed....