Finally getting around to updating the thread.
I got the upper torque box out of the car...it was not willing to go freely, so force (and plenty of colorful words) was used.
Plug the spot welds and painted the bottom of the rear. Got started on the upper control arm bracket and getting everything how I wanted it.
Also picked up some Dunlop Z2's in 275/35/18 for $400!!!! Tire rack was running a deal on some older production tires, so I jumped on them.
Bye to this hunk of scrap
Starting on the upper mount and getting it fitted
Really digging the gray over the typical black for the underside. Now I can notice if anything cracks or is leaking fluid much easier.
Now I have an excuse for new wheels!