Shock Tower Bracing for Coilovers.

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gtsdon

gtsdon

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I will be upgrading to coil over shocks this winter. I know the shock towers need additional support/ bracing. I do not have the engine bay roll bars so that is not an option to tie into. I found the attached picture on the web and was wondering if theses braces are enough support for a street driven car. Any other suggestions/ recommendations would be appreciated.
 

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I fabricate an upper shock mount and support hoop for my K-frame rack and coilover conversion....100% bolt on.


e-mail me and I will send you info
 
I like the engine roll bars option. Seems like it would spread the forces nicely, its what Im planning to do.
 
Talk to Denny--Enough said--you won't find better quality and customer service--Steve
 
swifter said:
Talk to Denny--Enough said--you won't find better quality and customer service--Steve
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x2 I have h the supports he makes, I'm not a welder, so the more bolt in the better. The supports he makes are more than enough to with stand street driving.

AJ
 
Aj408 said:
x2 I have h the supports he makes, I'm not a welder, so the more bolt in the better. The supports he makes are more than enough to with stand street driving.

AJ
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Go grab a HF flux core welder and start. :D
 
Buschi,
Denny produces the finest quality pieces around, in his shop. PLEASE forgive me but the term "home made" is such a sore subject to me. I don't want to get into a rant here and I know you meant no disrespect.
I can't tell you what it would mean to me to have a large commercial building to work out of, but I have made everything out of my 2 car garage at home. Some actually say I have gotten a few things right.
Andrew
 
Actually, they are made at a race car fab shop that has seen the likes of many a champion...USAC...NASCAR...1/4 midget.....All Stars...ect
 
hahahaha, sorry. Didn't know that. Didn't read the line below your name ( Iphone using) Thought you are a user like me.... anyway, it looks awesome!
 
Buschi340 said:
hahahaha, sorry. Didn't know that. Didn't read the line below your name ( Iphone using) Thought you are a user like me.... anyway, it looks awesome!
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Thanks,

I'm a hot rodder / user..... just like you
 
Here is the HemiDenny shock tower brace that I put in my car, It is a very nice piece:
 

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Buschi340 said:
so you sell them, Denny?
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You bet...

$189 for upper shock mounts, chromoly support hoops and hardware....plus shipping/ ins (approx $20)

100% bolt on!!!

Contact me at......hemidenny@ rocketmail.com
 
Ha!.....I don't think he noticed your point of origin.

I believe that is his fee for shipping in the 48 contigious states.
 
blue missile said:
Buschi,
Denny produces the finest quality pieces around, in his shop. PLEASE forgive me but the term "home made" is such a sore subject to me. I don't want to get into a rant here and I know you meant no disrespect.
I can't tell you what it would mean to me to have a large commercial building to work out of, but I have made everything out of my 2 car garage at home. Some actually say I have gotten a few things right.
Andrew
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thanks for the vote of confidence Andrew
 
so this will work great with stock k_member and stock LCA, right?

then I need an advice on a good shock. And how good or bad the handling change is when I'm deleting the torsion bar.... :)

You see I'm very interested for next year fall... :)
 
Here's some more pictures of HDK shock tower braces.
 

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Do you have a recommendation for a coilover on this set up? I want to go this route too and get rid of the torsion bars. I need the room.

Also if there was a one stop shop for everything needed to do this job with your supports where would that be?

Nice work BTW!
 
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