Like it says, my right rear shock peeled away the lower sheet metal of the shock mount. No rust at all. The welds just gave up. Unfortunately, when I pulled over to investigate the noise I noticed a bolt for the sway bar bracket had come loose and was rattling away. So I decided to keep driving home.

The loose shock kept pounding away at the upper sheet metal until I pulled over again and worked out what was going on.

So now I have a nasty cracked, jagged hole where the shock mount used to be. I'm going to try to patch it from above and below. What gauge metal would be best? I was thinking maybe 18 gauge?

Any input would be welcome.
Thanks,
Jon

 

18 is the least i would use look around where the shock used to be mounted and try to match it

 

There was someone on the forum who welded in a Big Strong washer where his shock tower connected

 

I've decided to go with a thick washer up top and another plate from underneath. We'll see how it goes.
Jon