72 Mustang rear shock mount busted?

[Tesla80]

What would be the correct way to fix this. I just got the car and saw this. Would welding in a patch and then re drilling the hole be the most efficient way to fix this shock mount ? Thanks in advance.

 

[tpj71mach]

That's what I did back in the day on my 73 Mach 1, I had air shocks on it and they both ripped the upper mounts. I welded two metal patches one over each of the mounting areas and drilled new holes and it held up well for the four years before I sold the car.

 

[Tesla80]

Thanks that is what I think I will do.

 

[rcadd1ct]

Depends on it the metal around it is sound.

Since that area is subjected to forces both directions I would recommend putting metal on both top and bottom of the hole.

 

[Tesla80]

yeah I am going to make a patch for the bottom then the top and weld them both in to strengthen it up. I am also gonna check the other side to see if there are any cracks and if there are then patch that one awhile as well. Thanks again for the help.

 

[351c1971]

What would be the correct way to fix this. I just got the car and saw this. Would welding in a patch and then re drilling the hole be the most efficient way to fix this shock mount ? Thanks in advance.

My rear upper shock mounts were also the victim of the previous owner's air shocks. I had 12ga (1/8" thick) plates that covered the entire top of the recess (bottom of the shock mount) welded in by a fab shop. This might be overkill, but they have held up well for over 20 years. I also recommend drilling the hole after fabricating the patch and before welding. You might consider then using a bolt to hold the patch while welding.

 

[73Rosco]

What would be the correct way to fix this. I just got the car and saw this. Would welding in a patch and then re drilling the hole be the most efficient way to fix this shock mount ? Thanks in advance.

I used a large fender washer and ground it down to fit and welded it in.

 

[7173Vert]

Gotta love those air shocks....