F250 shock tower install

[IanB]

So the angle on the shock towers works well?

 

[nakman]

So the angle on the shock towers works well?

Perfect. Had to attach the coolant overflow up a little higher than it was before, other than that all good.

 

[subzali]

Tim, did you have to make new holes to mount them to the frame?

 

[nakman]

Tim, did you have to make new holes to mount them to the frame?

yes, almost postive I did drill new holes. Mike's will be in Moab next week, you can take a gander at his I reckon..

 

[ElliottB]

I spy some seriously booger-ific welds on that first post.

 

[Uncle Ben]

I reused my F-250 shock towers on my project.....except now they harness the rear shocks!

 

[subzali]

is bolting them going to be strong enough in the long run for 31 or 33 inch tires?

 

[ElliottB]

I would say yes. You should probably think about running limiting straps and appropriate bumpstops.

 

[treerootCO]

is bolting them going to be strong enough in the long run for 31 or 33 inch tires?

Mine are bolted and have been that way for years, running 37s.

 

[Rock Dog]

Like Mr Chilie, my F250 towers are welded to the frame, but have worked great for years!!

 

[Uncle Ben]

is bolting them going to be strong enough in the long run for 31 or 33 inch tires?

Seriously, I would bolt them and a couple security stitch welds will give piece of mind and still be easy to remove if things change later I ran them hiked way up on the frame to control front 12" shocks on the previous setup with 36 and 37" (true sized bias) tires. (They were a little short for the 16" SAW's )

 

[subzali]

Okay, so does anyone know that year application for these shock towers? I don't suppose I could just call up the dealership and ask for F-250 shock towers...

 

[wesintl]

part number is E5TZ-18183-A

 

[Uncle Ben]

part number is E5TZ-18183-A

Copied that part number and pasted into Google. First result on the page looks pretty darn cheap!
http://www.partsmike.com/store/store.php?crn=221&rn=1103&action=show_detail

 

[wesintl]

Matt, if you need a set right away stop by and you can pay em back later.