Carbon Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 So I gutted the back area and the trunk to get ready for second skin. I need inputs on placement and structural integrity. Due to where the seats are located I will not be able to do a B-pillar wall or i cant fit in the car Could I remove these 2 braces to make more room for the subs? Planning on sealing off the trunk or build a mini wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think you're gonna get mixed reviews on this. Me personally, I would probably be worried about structural integrity with those braces gone. Some may tell you their experience and opinions, but I.know it would scare me to remove them. If you had the ability to weld angle of box tubing agree the braces are gone, maybe I'm more of a vertical fashion, I'd consider removing them. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 In that case ill just use the trunk for batteries and amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I don't think those braces will have a major effect in the box performance for daily at least except if you were porting to the side, in any case you could get done some substitute bracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WastedTalent Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I'm with CleanSierra on this. I've never done anything like that, but I'd be afraid of structural integrity. Cars generally don't have things they don't need when it comes to things like that. I'm sure those are there for a reason. What's that reason? Not sure. Maybe you can try welding something perhaps stronger and smaller to make room for a box/pillar? If not, I'd just say trunk for batts or whatnot. Sheena = pedobear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 do theose braces unbolt? THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman489 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have removed many braces like that ... mostly in nissans and never felts any difference in body flex when pushing the car... I mean some braces I wouldnt remove but id guess those are mainly there to help support weight on the seat backs ... again thats my opinion but id ditch em .. if your that concerned with the structural assistance id bet money that a length of box tubing or similar across the top of the opening would do more for the structure than that weak ass braces ... drill some holes and throw some grade 8 bolts with some large washers on the sheet metal side and call it a day DFAC Beating Down The Block 2013 Kenworth T-660 Studio Sleeper-The daily and Money maker I do what I want -push it till it pops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 do theose braces unbolt? Yes its like 6 14mm bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 you can always take them out to put the box in and then put them back. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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