Bracing

[bucko81]

Got a question, I have to replace essentially everything from the rear window back. Quarters, taillight panel, trunk, deck filler panel, valance, cross member, etc. When, were, and how do you know when to install bracing so body does not get warped.  Essentially the whole rear end has to be redone.  Will post pics soon.

Thanks,
bucko

[Mike DC]

Well, the short answer is to make sure the rear subframe rails (including the rear bumper-area crossmember), the wheelhousings, and the valance/taillight panel structure are all in there correctly.  

If you've got the alignment of all stuff on the money, then you shouldn't be able to mess up the rest of the flooring & skin panels too badly as long as the replacement parts are either used original or AMD repros.



And find another local Charger that you can measure & look at when you need to.  It will probably come in handy at least a few unexpected times no matter how many photos & measurements you've got at home.