66 Mustang Rear Frame Rail Replacement

Rear frame rail repair kit for all 1964 1966 mustangs.

66 mustang rear frame rail replacement.

Rear frame rail replacement hello iam in the process of stripping the undercarraige of my 66 coupe in the process i have dicovered that the drivers side rear frame rail just before the shackle bolt for the leafspring rusted almost thru i was thinking of frame rail patch is theis a good idea or should i replace the whole rail. Why not buy a kit that will not only provide you the frame rail replacements but also the hardware needed to properly remove and reinstall your leaf springs while your at it. So my question is should i replace the entire rear frame rail can i just replace the front portion of it or should i attempt to bend it back and. In this episode i remove the driver side rear frame rail and explain the process from start to removal.

I copied johhnybravos method when putting on my new rear frame rails by using a cement block and box to hold the rear frame rail up so it would be level. Get a good welder im using hobart 140 mig welder and its flux core its alot messier but since im doing the work outside it works for me. Link to my build there hope it helps. Possibly a 315 depending on how the minitub is installed.

It is very common to find out that the rear portion of your mustangs frame rails need replaced or at least adressed. 1966 ford mustang project 66 1965 1966 mustang rear framerail and trunk floor replacement years of abuse and rust can take their toll on this critical area mark houlahan tech editor mustang. Our 67 73 mustang g machine chassis allow fitment of up to 345mm wide rear tires if you minitub the wheel wells the 64 5 66 mustangs will fit a 295 tire at minimum with minitub. However the rear frame rails that connects to the torque boxes are crushed cracked and rusted.

Hello iam in the process of stripping the undercarraige of my 66 coupe in the process i have dicovered that the drivers side rear frame rail just before the shackle bolt for the leafspring rusted almost thru i was thinking of frame rail patch is theis a good idea or should i replace the whole rail.