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SN95 chassis stiffening for coups and verts
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<blockquote data-quote="SlowSVT" data-source="post: 15082805" data-attributes="member: 20202"><p>My apologies for not updating this threads sooner.</p><p></p><p>Now we move to the inside of the front shock towers. First thing to do here is cap the top of the tower, I used .050" 4130 or you can use .060" thick. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]663982[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Cut the strut hole slightly larger than the existing hole and drill a few 3/8" holes between the large center hole and the edge of the cap that will be plug welded for added stiffness. After all the exposed seams are welded you need to grind the top surface totally flush for the CC plates have a nice flat surface to mount to. Don't forget to spray the under side of the top plate with weld thru primer prior to welding and use the wet rag to keep the metal cool during the process.</p><p></p><p>Next you want to reinforce the corners as shown here.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]663983[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>To get the metal to conform around the corners the welder can tack the out edges then use a ball peen hammer to form the metal around the corners. Best to do this while the metal is hot from welding.</p><p></p><p>Seam weld all factory seams that join the shock towers to the frame rail. </p><p></p><p>Word of caution: Stop right hear at this stage! Do not added the extra bracing seen here in these photos with the possible exception of the large rear gusset to the frame rail but that will likely interfere with the AC evap canister. The goal here was to brace the front shock towers for coilovers which has now been achieved. If you start added gussets like I have requires bracing the structure downstream of the firewall under the dash which requires a huge commitment. </p><p></p><p>Next I will cover beefing up the frame rails and a nice spot to reinforce in the front wheel wells that will distribute the load better to the rocker panels and sub-frame connectors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlowSVT, post: 15082805, member: 20202"] My apologies for not updating this threads sooner. Now we move to the inside of the front shock towers. First thing to do here is cap the top of the tower, I used .050" 4130 or you can use .060" thick. [ATTACH=full]663982[/ATTACH] Cut the strut hole slightly larger than the existing hole and drill a few 3/8" holes between the large center hole and the edge of the cap that will be plug welded for added stiffness. After all the exposed seams are welded you need to grind the top surface totally flush for the CC plates have a nice flat surface to mount to. Don't forget to spray the under side of the top plate with weld thru primer prior to welding and use the wet rag to keep the metal cool during the process. Next you want to reinforce the corners as shown here. [ATTACH=full]663983[/ATTACH] To get the metal to conform around the corners the welder can tack the out edges then use a ball peen hammer to form the metal around the corners. Best to do this while the metal is hot from welding. Seam weld all factory seams that join the shock towers to the frame rail. Word of caution: Stop right hear at this stage! Do not added the extra bracing seen here in these photos with the possible exception of the large rear gusset to the frame rail but that will likely interfere with the AC evap canister. The goal here was to brace the front shock towers for coilovers which has now been achieved. If you start added gussets like I have requires bracing the structure downstream of the firewall under the dash which requires a huge commitment. Next I will cover beefing up the frame rails and a nice spot to reinforce in the front wheel wells that will distribute the load better to the rocker panels and sub-frame connectors. [/QUOTE]
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