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Reinforcement Plates - Shock Tower - Weld In - PAIR - New ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang 1967,1967 cougar,1967 mustang,1968,1968 cougar,1968 mustang,1969,1969 cougar,1969 mustang,1970,1970 cougar,1970 mustang,c7w,c7z,c8w,c8z,c9w,c9z,cougar,d0w,d0z,ford,ford mustang,mercury,mercury cougar,mustang,new,pair,plates,weld,suspension,front end,upgrade,reinforcement,reinforcing,shock,tower,weld,reinforcment,plates,rigid,torsion,corner,carver,dog,house,doghouse,shelby,reinforcement,kit,handling,kit,repair,shock,tower,crack,prevention,plate,brace,gusset,boss,handling,guide,crack,split,weld,in,driver,drivers,drivers,passenger,passengers,passengers,side,12-3008

Reinforcement Plates - Shock Tower - Weld In - PAIR - New ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang
Item #: 12-3008

4.88 stars, based on 32 reviews
New pair of weld in shock tower reinforcement plates cut from 11 gauge steel (1/8") for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. It is common knowledge that one of the main design flaws of the early Cougar or Mustang are the shock towers. Because of...
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70 mustang

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Have not welded in yet fit is good , I really think these will make a difference

Excellent addition

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  • great fit
  • welded in easily
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These plates improved the handling of my car, along with replacing 55 year old steering components makes driving now a wonderful experience.

WA State
2017

Get These !

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My used 1969 Mustang Convertible (302) had multiple cracks in the LH shock tower due to the upper control arm making very slight contact with the shock tower. The area of contact was the front radius of the forward end of the pivot shaft. The rubbing was slight but the cracks severe. I welded them all up and installed these plates. 5 years later, no further cracks or welded crack propagation. If you cant weld, remove your suspension, clean the area up and have a local mobile welder install them. Then get a Monte Carlo bar. Some trimming by a bench grinder may be required to get a really good fit. Once in place, bang it hard with a hammer and "set" it into the chassis for welding. This is a must have for 50 year old cars.
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Norway
2014

Good quality steel, and a perfect fit!

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I baught these to strenghten my shock towers due to me installing more power under the hood together with some beefier tires. This is "just 2 plates of steel" but they fit perfect.

Iowa
2015

GOOD REINFORCEMENT

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I'm adding these reinforcement plates to my big block 67 Cougar -- an inexpensive way to stiffen and reinforce the shock towers while restoring the car. They fit perfectly.

Great addition

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I had these plates welded in to improve the handling and it was one the of best addition to my Cougar. Thank you for the YouTube video I saw it on.

Great fit

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Installed with ease and the fit is perfect. Makes a are difference in how the car handles.

SF Bay Area
2013

Looks sturdy

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Nicely secured my shock towers. What a great idea for structure integrity.

SF Bay Area
2013

Looks sturdy

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Nicely secured my shock towers. What a great idea for structure integrity.

Making her handle

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Haven't installed yet but hoping to improve handling looks like they will do a good job.

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