Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrisky · 12-22-2007, 06:14 PM

Hello, I have began rust repair on rockerpanels, floors & supports has anyone replaced the rocker/torsion boxes with anything other than the replacement boxes? 1972 Jimmy.

vtblazer · 12-23-2007, 12:24 AM

Welcome to the board.

Take some time, sit down and surf for a few hours, lots of good rust repair threads within these pages.

Huck · 12-23-2007, 04:30 AM

Mine were rebuilt before replacements were available. tip---reproductions are a whole lot easier and quicker---ultimatley cheaper then fabing ~~.

bouncytruck · 12-23-2007, 05:55 AM

I have this pic of someone's creative approach. Again, this was done before there were repops. I'm sure the GM Engineers though a solid box was better than square tubing. I don't think the owner is a board member anymore, so I don't know how well these worked out.

jrisky · 12-23-2007, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the info and the picture the open concept looks good for keeping things clean & dry but as suggested replacement boxes are likely the way I will go. Thanks again.

12-22-2007, 06:14 PM	#1
jrisky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 4	Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement Hello, I have began rust repair on rockerpanels, floors & supports has anyone replaced the rocker/torsion boxes with anything other than the replacement boxes? 1972 Jimmy.

12-23-2007, 12:24 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement Welcome to the board. Take some time, sit down and surf for a few hours, lots of good rust repair threads within these pages.

12-23-2007, 04:30 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement Mine were rebuilt before replacements were available. tip---reproductions are a whole lot easier and quicker---ultimatley cheaper then fabing ~~.

12-23-2007, 05:55 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement I have this pic of someone's creative approach. Again, this was done before there were repops. I'm sure the GM Engineers though a solid box was better than square tubing. I don't think the owner is a board member anymore, so I don't know how well these worked out. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-23-2007, 07:43 PM	#5
jrisky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 4	Re: Rocker/Torsion Box Replacement Thanks for the info and the picture the open concept looks good for keeping things clean & dry but as suggested replacement boxes are likely the way I will go. Thanks again.



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