Spring Tower Question
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Is there any difference in strength between the towers with the reinforcing rods welded to them and the newer ones. I am going to have to remove my towers because of corrosion between them and the frame and both of my parts trucks have the reinforcements welded on the towers where my project doesn't.
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Is there any difference in strength between the towers with the reinforcing rods welded to them and the newer ones. I am going to have to remove my towers because of corrosion between them and the frame and both of my parts trucks have the reinforcements welded on the towers where my project doesn't.
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It is a 1965 2WD. Both parts trucks are also 1965 2WD. My project uses the strap bolted to the top of the tower to retain the spring and both parts trucks have a strap on the axle that limits the travel.
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C6TZ-5A306-C (replaced C5TZ-5A306-A) .. Front Spring & Shock Absorber Housing / Obsolete
1965/74 F100 2WD / 1975/79 F100/150 2WD / 1965/70 F250 2WD / 1971 F250 2WD before serial number M00,001.
1971 F250 2WD from serial number M00,001 with 6,200 & 6,900 lbs. GVWR's / 1972/79 F250 2WD Regular Cabs with 6,200 & 6,900 lbs. GVWR's (1973/79 F250's without 460's).
1973/79 F250 2WD's with 6,200 & 6,900 lbs. GVWR's have single piston caliper disc brakes.
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Thanks! I may look for a pair of the C6TZ towers. Since my parts trucks apparently have the C5TZ's. There must have been something weak about them or the factory wouldn't have went to the trouble of welding a reinforcement on them.
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