front shock tower rust

[philfree]

Hi ive noticed that the drivers front coil tower is all rusty ive taken a pic its quite rusty but to me still looks reasonably intacted I was thinking of treating it with rust converter. On a good note the passanger side is pearfect. Thoughts on how I should repair it would be great thanks.

[MudRunnerTD]

Have you got some pics you can post please. Is it surface rust or structural rust? The spring tower is fairly important.

[philfree]

Hey yer ive got a pic I will post up soon

[philfree]

Benny has since had a look and thinks I could rust convert it and weld some extra in for more strength

[philfree]

this should work

[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah Wow! that looks fair average! Get teh converter onto it and a Plate welded on top for sure.

[mudski]

Look at the product range from POR15. They have amazing rust preventative and conversion products. Plus their black paint is tough as nails too and if done right will never flake or chip and let the cancer come back.

[philfree]

Yer not very pretty thats for sure the passanger side is pearfect I dont know how that works

[MudRunnerTD]

Yer not very pretty thats for sure the passanger side is pearfect I dont know how that works

maybe a leaking battery over a long time dripping battery acid onto there. or dripping then catching and holding the battery acid in the bowl of the top of the tower.

[Parksy]

I'd be removing that rust mechanically then use the converter. I think there is an art to proper rust treatment and removing it mechanically with something abrasive is the safer option. If the rust is thick enough, it can stop the converter from fully penetrating, creating issues years down the track.

[nissannewby]

The water is suppose to be able to drain away from there. But dirt and crud can block the waters passage and it sits and does what you have pictured.

[mudnut]

The water is suppose to be able to drain away from there. But dirt and crud can block the waters passage and it sits and does what you have pictured.
Would it be a good idea to remove the cover and turf it, so the water dries out quicker?

[nissannewby]

Would it be a good idea to remove the cover and turf it, so the water dries out quicker?

Its what I do with mine. You can also see if crud is accumulated and clean it accordingly.

[philfree]

Yer it was full to the brim with crud when I took the cover off dont know how one side is full other side clean as.
Ive put some converter on it but I dont know if its going to go right through it
I got told today that heating rust will pop it off to see whats left then protect it