Dorman 924-358 Shock Tower Patch Panel - Rear Right

Dorman 924-358 Rear Right Shock Tower Patch Panel

Restore the structural strength of the rear shock mount area with this Dorman suspension shock absorber tower patch panel. Built as a weld-in direct replacement, it addresses corrosion damage at the shock tower and helps return the body and mount area to proper condition on Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications.

• Direct replacement patch panel for the rear right shock tower area
• Weld-in design for permanent body repair
• Helps restore structural integrity where corrosion has weakened the mount
• Black finish
• Includes a shock mount and shock insulator kit
• Part number 924-358 for application matching and service reference

Detailed Application Overview

Dorman 924-358 is a body repair component for vehicles with rust or corrosion at the rear shock tower. It is used to rebuild the mounting area so the shock absorber can be secured to a sound structure again. This part is a direct replacement for the rear right position on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Corroded or rusted rear shock tower metal
• Failed state inspection issues related to structural body damage
• Loose or weakened rear shock mounting points
• Noise or instability caused by deteriorated mount structure
• Body integrity loss around the rear suspension attachment area

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation requires cutting out damaged metal and welding the patch panel into place. Proper alignment of the rear right shock mount area is important before final welding. Verify vehicle year, make, model, and rear right position before beginning repair. The part number 924-358 should be matched to the vehicle application listed above.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies direct replacement repair parts for restoring damaged vehicle structures. This patch panel is intended to return the shock tower area to a serviceable condition after corrosion has compromised the original metal.