Torsion Mount Frame Repair Caps

[chapdog105]

I need torsion mount frame repair caps for both sides.

I see Year One has them for $375...big shocker on their overpriced items.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/Show?bi ... 307&pgid=0

A company called Classic Industries has them for $234 for the pair.
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/ ... m8002.html

I haven't dealt with either company before. I know from this site that Year One is way overpriced.
Think they're the same items but priced differently?

Anyone ever installed the caps and have a company/brand they're satisfied with?


Alex

 

[ACME A12]

I'd be surprised if they weren't the same parts manufactured by the same company for both distribution outlets - just with VERY different pricing...

I think Chris has commented on these before...maybe he will chime in. I've never used them...

 

[moparchris]

I need torsion mount frame repair caps for both sides.

I see Year One has them for $375...big shocker on their overpriced items.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/Show?bi ... 307&pgid=0

A company called Classic Industries has them for $234 for the pair.
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/ ... m8002.html

I haven't dealt with either company before. I know from this site that Year One is way overpriced.
Think they're the same items but priced differently?

Anyone ever installed the caps and have a company/brand they're satisfied with?


Alex

Alex,

I know your trying to stop the hemorrhaging, but I would replced the crossmember. These caps are just a temporary fix and most people just install them over the rusty parts that will continue to rust. Call AMD and get a replacement crossmember. :cents:

 

[chapdog105]

I need torsion mount frame repair caps for both sides.

I see Year One has them for $375...big shocker on their overpriced items.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/Show?bi ... 307&pgid=0

A company called Classic Industries has them for $234 for the pair.
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/ ... m8002.html

I haven't dealt with either company before. I know from this site that Year One is way overpriced.
Think they're the same items but priced differently?

Anyone ever installed the caps and have a company/brand they're satisfied with?


Alex

Alex,

I know your trying to stop the hemorrhaging, but I would replced the crossmember. These caps are just a temporary fix and most people just install them over the rusty parts that will continue to rust. Call AMD and get a replacement crossmember. :cents:

After doing some research this morning, I hear what you're saying Chris.
There's no sense in repairing it when I can get a brand new one for the same price. I bought the whole AMD crossmember from A Deals for $360 shipped! Year one wants more than that for 2 caps? The can "pound sand" as someone on here once stated.
Thank for the help guys!

On a side note, I ordered new torque boxes for the front and rear from a company on ebay. They accidently sent me the boxes for an e body car. No problem, and they're fixing it right away.
Is there anything I'm missing here that go with the boxes?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Dodge-Tor ... 8091303985

 

[abodybill]

I have gotten items from this vender/John from UScar and he's a standup guy and never any problems with him. :cents:

 

[moparstuart]

yes there replacement parts are very thin and junk , I ordered them for my car 15 years ago and we ended up just tossing them they wouldnt hold up and have heard they have not changed any since ....

 

[chapdog105]

yes there replacement parts are very thin and junk , I ordered them for my car 15 years ago and we ended up just tossing them they wouldnt hold up and have heard they have not changed any since ....

Is this relative to the "Classic Industries" or "US Car Tool"? US Car Tool's customer service is some of the best I've ever experienced. Not sure about their products though...I'll keep you posted.

US Car Tool also make frame rail connectors for under the floor pan. I'm considering purchasing them. Anyone using this item? It would be nice to have the extra support, especially in a 114,000 mile Michigan convertible.
https://store.uscartool.com/66-70-B-Bod ... _p_13.html

 

[moparchris]

I need torsion mount frame repair caps for both sides.

I see Year One has them for $375...big shocker on their overpriced items.
https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/Show?bi ... 307&pgid=0

A company called Classic Industries has them for $234 for the pair.
http://www.classicindustries.com/mopar/ ... m8002.html

I haven't dealt with either company before. I know from this site that Year One is way overpriced.
Think they're the same items but priced differently?

Anyone ever installed the caps and have a company/brand they're satisfied with?


Alex

Alex,

I know your trying to stop the hemorrhaging, but I would replced the crossmember. These caps are just a temporary fix and most people just install them over the rusty parts that will continue to rust. Call AMD and get a replacement crossmember. :cents:

After doing some research this morning, I hear what you're saying Chris.
There's no sense in repairing it when I can get a brand new one for the same price. I bought the whole AMD crossmember from A Deals for $360 shipped! Year one wants more than that for 2 caps? The can "pound sand" as someone on here once stated.
Thank for the help guys!

On a side note, I ordered new torque boxes for the front and rear from a company on ebay. They accidently sent me the boxes for an e body car. No problem, and they're fixing it right away.
Is there anything I'm missing here that go with the boxes?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Dodge-Tor ... 8091303985

Im glad you were thinking the same thing. Sometimes its rough to hear different thoughts.

Classic Industries is in the city I work for. They have cheap reproduction parts that dont fit just like all the other cheap repops. I have quite the experience between the Camaro and Chevelle parts bought from them over the years. Its kinda hit and miss as to what is good and what is bad. The Chinese chrome last about 6 months on a garage kept car before it looks worse than the 40 year old part you replaced.

 

[chapdog105]

I'm always open to different thoughts, especially good ones!
I'm really happy I went with the full crossmember. I didn't know AMD made one.

Any thoughts on the US Car Tools frame rails?

 

[69hemibeep]

I'm always open to different thoughts, especially good ones!
I'm really happy I went with the full crossmember. I didn't know AMD made one.

Any thoughts on the US Car Tools frame rails?

Call and see if they make them or just resell. Everything they make seams to be high quality that I have seen

 

[moparstuart]

I'm always open to different thoughts, especially good ones!
I'm really happy I went with the full crossmember. I didn't know AMD made one.

Any thoughts on the US Car Tools frame rails?

I have heard good things about Us car tool connectors , Mopar also makes a set . with a convertible they are a must have .

I made mine out of square tubing and they work great

 

[moparstuart]

 

[Basketcase]

glad to hear that about Classic Chris. a buddy of mine got one of their catalogs and was gonna order some stuff. I'll let him know.

 

[moparchris]

glad to hear that about Classic Chris. a buddy of mine got one of their catalogs and was gonna order some stuff. I'll let him know.

Yeah I am on my second set of door handles and mirror on my garage kept (and very rare mind you) Chevelle.

 

[chapdog105]

I'm always open to different thoughts, especially good ones!
I'm really happy I went with the full crossmember. I didn't know AMD made one.

Any thoughts on the US Car Tools frame rails?

I have heard good things about Us car tool connectors , Mopar also makes a set . with a convertible they are a must have .

I made mine out of square tubing and they work great

Looks good Stu!
I agree the connectors are a must have, especially with the vert. I'm going to order the US Car Tools connectors this week.