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Factory style; is it worth it?

Started by Finn, July 25, 2008, 03:44:10 PM

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Finn

I'm ordering frame connectors (www.uscartool.com) and torque boxes today *yay*. The problem is the torque boxes. Since you guys have been there/done that, is it worth paying more for "factory" style torque boxes (http://www.restorick.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TorqBox6670B) or are these "strictly performance" one just as good/better in any way (http://www.autorust.com/k_24251.html)?
Factors to consider is my charger is definitely not stock and I don't plan on selling it so resale value doesn't do much for me.
I'm looking for what performs the best. On the other hand I don't want to be under the car and think "gee, I wish I had bought the fancier looking ones...".
Any opinions welcome.  :cheers:
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Rolling_Thunder

Who cares about stock appearing stuff ?   its under the car and will be as strong...    might as well go cheaper ones.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Finn

Thanks for the reply  :cheers:. After checking my financial standings I did go ahead and order the cheaper ones. Just thought Id double check one last time on here. Since joining this site Ive kicked myself at least half a dozen times for decisions I made regarding the car without having all/the right information haha.
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

Rolling_Thunder

that's what i'm we're for     :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

AutoRust

When did you order them?
I might still be able to get you a 10% discount as a member of this here forum !!

Dave

:cheers:

Have fun welding in those frame connectors though.
Do them before the torque boxes, as you will have to trim a corner off the edge of the rear torque boxes.
Nothing to see here folks, its just a Bluesmobile

Finn

I ordered them on the 25th, but I can cancel and order them again right??  ;D Thanks mate that would be appreciated and if it's not possible I still thank you for the offer. And :cheers: for the advice, Ill make a note on my desktop to weld the connectors first.
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

AutoRust

I sent you a PM. I need a name so I can make it work

Dave

:cheers:
Nothing to see here folks, its just a Bluesmobile

Finn

1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

472 R/T SE

That's awful stand up of you to do Dave.  The guy already placed his order, you got his money, but yet you're trying to get him some $$ back.  :2thumbs:  Unheard of nowadays.

AutoRust

Its only fair. I post an offer here for a 10% discount to dodgecharger.com members.
Everyone should benefit, even if they miss the post.

Dave

:cheers:

Of course it would have been easier to do a discount before the order was placed, but
we dont mind giving the bean counters a bit of extra work !!
Nothing to see here folks, its just a Bluesmobile