Damaged LCA Torque Box

[nitrofarm]

Found this last night.Not the end of the world.But want to fix it correct. Was thinking of welding a all METAL lock nut to a rectangle plate that fits in the box.Then center this plate in the box. Weld it in place,then weld up box with a piece of angle iron. Open to suggestions

[georgeb]

If you are able to turn the pivot bolt I would weld the cage nut a little more then make the channel look like original. I would run that bolt back and forth a few times then put anti-seize.

[Nerd Racing]

you can get weldable captive nuts on sites like mcmastercarr.com that will have a bit more surface area and will work well for the application.

[nitrofarm]

Is supposed to be a "Floating Caged Nut" from the factory? Its so chewed up,cant tell.Or is it a "Welded Nut" from the factory?

[nitrofarm]

Finished the repairs

Was able to do it with stuff I had around the Barn. Hopefully it'll hold for another 20yrs.

[FestYboy]

stronger than stock, i like it.

[crazyrog17]

Very nice! Reminds me of what the geo metro guys have to do

[denguy]

Great pics....

[sasquatch]

nice job... i gotta do this next time i do my LCA's... when i tightened the bolt after a few threads and its just starting to tighten then i feel the nut spin on the inside and then it wont tighten anymore i figgured it will be fine till i do it next lol...