Coil Over Mount/Bracket Cracked
09-02-2012, 02:18 PM
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Coil Over Mount/Bracket Cracked
Anyone ever seen this happen? Both of mine have cracks in them. 261K on the frame. Not sure what to do since it's integrated into the frame. Maybe a re-weld, but seems like it's in a high-stress spot.
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09-03-2012, 12:42 AM
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You might want to check with the dealer.
You should be able to buy them
I have to look closer are they welded to the frame?? I pretty much think they have to be.
If you can weld the welding is the easy part .
Taking it all apart and the prep work is what is going to be labor intensive if you have to pay some one.
If these are broke what other front suspension parts are in need of being replaced
Have you noticed abnormal front tire wear ??:wabbit2:
You should be able to buy them
I have to look closer are they welded to the frame?? I pretty much think they have to be.
If you can weld the welding is the easy part .
Taking it all apart and the prep work is what is going to be labor intensive if you have to pay some one.
If these are broke what other front suspension parts are in need of being replaced
Have you noticed abnormal front tire wear ??:wabbit2:
09-03-2012, 04:46 AM
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you could always cut a ring of quarter inch steel and weld it on top, however i think the right way would be to cut off the whole tower and weld on a new one.
09-03-2012, 06:10 AM
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Ha, I know right! Looking at it you would think so, but nothing more than running some rocky trails around here. I have a really heavy custom bumper and winch up front so I don't know if that contributed or not.
The towers are welded directly to the frame. That's why I'm so torn over how to approach a fix. Plenty of donor vehicles out here in CO so I could try to find an old frame, cut them off there and then put them on mine, but man what a PITA! I like Blake's idea, but you're right Wyoming, it would be close for the studs.
Haven't noticed any weird handling or tire wear yet, but I really don't know how long it has been like this. I do know that driving up and down the mountain is going to be sketchy knowing its cracked!
Saw a rolling frame for sale on Craigslist in the area, so I even considered that option, albeit a huge project (although then I could build it from the ground up and upgrade everything!)
The towers are welded directly to the frame. That's why I'm so torn over how to approach a fix. Plenty of donor vehicles out here in CO so I could try to find an old frame, cut them off there and then put them on mine, but man what a PITA! I like Blake's idea, but you're right Wyoming, it would be close for the studs.
Haven't noticed any weird handling or tire wear yet, but I really don't know how long it has been like this. I do know that driving up and down the mountain is going to be sketchy knowing its cracked!
Saw a rolling frame for sale on Craigslist in the area, so I even considered that option, albeit a huge project (although then I could build it from the ground up and upgrade everything!)
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09-03-2012, 06:29 AM
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The shock coil bucket is available from the dealer to be welded in:
51501-35100 SUPPORT SUB-ASSY, SUSPENSION ARM RH
51502-35100 SUPPORT SUB-ASSY, SUSPENSION ARM LH
http://www.utoyot8.com/Picture.aspx?...ccode=&ppName=
http://www.toyotapartseast.com/Page_...3557,3558,3560
51501-35100 SUPPORT SUB-ASSY, SUSPENSION ARM RH
51502-35100 SUPPORT SUB-ASSY, SUSPENSION ARM LH
http://www.utoyot8.com/Picture.aspx?...ccode=&ppName=
http://www.toyotapartseast.com/Page_...3557,3558,3560
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09-04-2012, 04:54 AM
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I'd say it's pretty safe to assume that the heavy bumper & winch, coupled with stiffer springs, caused the stress/fatigue cracks.
Before going through the hassle (and expense) of purchasing new towers, I'd pull the struts, straighten & clean the top of the towers, and properly weld the cracks.
That's a few hours of work, all in, and won't require an alignment afterwards.
Andreas
Before going through the hassle (and expense) of purchasing new towers, I'd pull the struts, straighten & clean the top of the towers, and properly weld the cracks.
That's a few hours of work, all in, and won't require an alignment afterwards.
Andreas
09-04-2012, 05:02 AM
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Driving it like that period is stupid. You are asking for catastrophic failure.
Take it off the road and fix it as you cause an accident or worse kill someone knowing your vehicle is like this they'll own you.
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Take it off the road and fix it as you cause an accident or worse kill someone knowing your vehicle is like this they'll own you.
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09-04-2012, 08:47 AM
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welding a plate on damaged steel would be a very temporary solution because cracks will appear later on the weakened steel and on the weldments.
the correct thing to do is to cut off the old tower and weld on a new one and if you can do both sides, the better.
the correct thing to do is to cut off the old tower and weld on a new one and if you can do both sides, the better.
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