torching and grinding off stock towers.

[ca1a73]

I just bought my new f250 shock towers, and will be trying to cut the old ones off. Does anyone have any suggestions on the easiest way of doing this? Also i have to holes on the new mounts,,I believe the old ones only have one. Should i use 2 bolts on the frame plus the weld?

 

[74bronc]

I don't know the answer to your question, but what was the year of F-250 that you got the mounts for? Are they all the same throughout the eighties and nineties? I just hear people talk about the "F-250 mounts" but nobody ever states what year they get them for.

 

[ca1a73]

I believe there all the same, only difference being one or 2 holes depending on the years. I believe they changed in the late 90,s...was told either will work. Got mine from the dealership for 8$ a piece, well worth it in my opinion.

 

[Yellow75]

I read somewhere to use bolts AND weld around the mount or it will eventually twist screwing up your shocks.. Cheap insurance at least!

 

[admin]

This old thread should help:
http://216.234.188.47/forums/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=16039


[quote author=74bronc link=board=5;threadid=20617;start=0#msg158776 date=1060015482]I just hear people talk about the "F-250 mounts" but nobody ever states what year they get them for.[/quote]

Ford part # E5TZ 18183 A
There are some tech articles about installing these in the "Over 500 Links" section too.

Couple past threads that may help as well:
http://216.234.188.47/forums/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=20157

http://216.234.188.47/forums/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=17430

 

[74bronc]

Thanks for the part no. That really helps the geniuses at the dealership! ;D