Look what happened to my toolbox and the other side is starting to do the same thing.
Let’s fix it.
Using painters’ tape, I marked the center line of where the old shocks were mounted.
Next, I cut out the damaged aluminum with a grinder and jig saw so the repair would fit.
This has actually been a great toolbox that has had years of abuse and I would buy another one in a minute.
I put the shock mounts in a vice to clean up where they were welded.
Then I measured and cut two 6” pieces of steel plate.
I drilled three holes in the shock mounts and transferred the hole locations to the steel plates.
Using bolts and nylon lock nuts, I attached the two together and then drilled 5 holes on both sides of the plate for pop rivets.
With my tape mark and a speed square I line it up and pop rivet it in place.
I put grease on the pivot point.
Then I did the exact same thing on the other side.
Hopefully the steel plate won’t get metal fatigue like the aluminum.
Look at that- works just like new.
Let me know in the comments- do you think this repair will hold up, or fall apart? @hausplans
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