Fox Shock towers

[teebluestang]

Has anyone used Scott fab. Shock replacement? Anyone ever weld in their own metal towers from local metal yard, if so what gauge did you use ?

 

[Davedacarpainter]

I’ve replaced the lower part when I repaired the rust on mine.

Scott Rod offers strut towers now? Or are you talking about the shock towers in the rear of the car?

Strut tower is 16 gauge.

 

[teebluestang]

I'm talking about the front strut towers.

 

[teebluestang]

http://scottrodfab.com/shop/fox-body-mustang/168-fox-frame-railstrut-repair-kit.html

 

[Mustang5L5]

Scott rod has these

http://scottrodfab.com/shop/fox-body-mustang/168-fox-frame-railstrut-repair-kit.html

But I wasn't aware they did the whole tower. I can't find it

 

[teebluestang]

I'm wondering if I should have someone cut out good shock towers from their parts car. Or just weld in new metal .. if welding new metal what gauge would it be ? Front towers are shot

 

[Davedacarpainter]

That will work fine if that takes care of your rotting area.

I replaced my entire right side frame rail and used a sheet of 16 gauge steal for the shock tower repair. The frame rail is 14 gauge. This is the kit I used.
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-FRRN881/1979-93-Mustang-RH-Smooth-Frame-Rail