Originally posted by Julius
The shocks force is in an up and down movement. They create a pull/push on the tower. Take the car and roll it sdeways like in a corner. You won't see a twist in the tower. That could happen if the tower itself would flex. That is why it is made as thick as it is.
Not wishing to labour my point, but the loading into the shock tower is offset from the centreline so you would get a twisting effect. Also have you heard for Newtons third law 60mph down the straight to compress the suspension induces a different load into the car. I was a Stress Engineer in my previous life.....
Anyway, enough of this. We can agree to disagree! Peace!
