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The piece that is bolted to the shock tower on the wheel side and it has a bump stop on the bottom... Structural or just for the bump stop? Are they called Outer Shock Towers? Mine weren't bolted on very great, just wondering if they are truly required.. Hides my New Coilovers...lol
1970 Mustang...
Last edited by Mach1_Ron (5/12/2014 12:44 PM)
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Non structural....jj
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While it would appear they are a nonstructural piece, you do need the bumpstops in good condition to keep the shock absorber from being the limiting factor in your upward suspension travel. Imagine bending the bottom shock mounts or spring perch, or worse, the upper shock mount. At a bare minimum, wiping out those expensive shock absorbers with a bent piston rod or blown cylinder.
I would also think they might play a small roll in keeping the shock towers from twisting or bending as the car is driven.
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Agree with Steve.. These early unibody cars flex too much as it is . Every little bit of support will help..
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"Hides my New Coilovers.."
Hmm... My fenders hide mine
Bob
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Global west makes tubular units of these that go with their kits, so I would agree with Steve and say they are partially structural and functional suspension pieces. But the GE units or similar brand, would be able to show off your coilovers.
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MustangSteve wrote:
While it would appear they are a nonstructural piece, you do need the bumpstops in good condition to keep the shock absorber from being the limiting factor in your upward suspension travel.
The New Coilovers have bumpstops on them, progressive type in fact. I do agree that my Fender and wheel hide the coilovers, but these hide them even more. But it sounds like I should probably put them back on the car.
Thanks for the responses.
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Better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
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The basic shock tower brace I have shares bolt holes with the bump stops which tie in to the shock towers so I think the shock tower brace would not be nearly as effective if simply bolted to the sheet metal. Other more elaborate braces tie into the towers directly but I would still run the bump stops either way.
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