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    7/02/2016 3:49 PM  #1

    JerryM
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    Shock Tower Notching

    Anybody have any info on how this is done?  Been researching for 3 days and can't find anything useful.  Thanks, JerryM

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    7/02/2016 4:09 PM  #2

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Shock Tower Notching

    What all do you need to do?  You can notch the shock towers by cutting out the section that interferes and welding in a C-channel to get the clearance.  Match the tower thickness with the C-channel.  You could also create a V with two plates instead of a C.  I wouldn't go too far into the tower, you could hit the spring, and you start creating a bending moment between the top and bottom of the C and the rest of the tower because the deeper the notch the greater the effective lever is.  But if you need an inch or so I wouldn't worry about it. 

     

    7/02/2016 7:14 PM  #3

    RPM, aka Bearing Bob
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    Re: Shock Tower Notching

    I think Mustang Steve did a write up when he did the mod on his car after building a marking/layout jig.

    http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=38421

    http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?pid=7149#p7149

    3 days of searching?

    Last edited by rpm (7/02/2016 7:15 PM)

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    7/02/2016 7:45 PM  #4

    JerryM
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    Re: Shock Tower Notching

    My thanks to rpm.  I have performed numerous searches on the site the last 3 days with no luck.  This is what I need.  Jer

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    7/03/2016 3:38 PM  #5

    MS
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    Re: Shock Tower Notching

    I just now moved that link to the TIPS & HOW_TO section, but left a redirect link.  This way it will be easier to find in the future,

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

     

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