Rear shocks now too short.

bcmaxx

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Location

The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Jan 28, 2007

• #1

I started with a procomp lift and added an additional 3" to the rear for a total of 5" just before winter and I had no problem with the rear shocks, so I just installed 4 degree shims too compliment my sye and cv shaft so I could go on a long distance trip *tonight* vibe free,But I can barely get the shocks back on (they are at there limit, would it be ill advised to go ahead and make my trip?) If I rock the jeep by pushing on it it looks as if the tires want to lift. I didn't thing changing the pinion angle would make that huge off a difference. The left rear shock is maxxed the right rear is ok.

 

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BlueCuda

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Location

Tulsa OK

• Jan 28, 2007

• #2

time to relocate them to the axle tubes.....or buy new shocks.

 

sidriptide

nobody of any consequence

Location

western massachusetts

• Jan 28, 2007

• #3

heres a quick band-aid you can do if you dont want to get new shocks right away.

here's the link to his site.

http://www.detoursusa.com/xjstm.php

 

bcmaxx

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The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Jan 28, 2007

• #4

BlueCuda, How is a good way to move them to the axle tube? Good idea one less thing to catch the rocks with.

 

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boise49ers

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Boise,Idaho

• Jan 28, 2007

• #5

bcmaxx said:

BlueCuda, How is a good way to move them to the axle tube? Good idea one less thing to catch the rocks with.

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Take a spring perch cut it in half and weld a shock stud to it. They conform perfect around the tube. E-mail me and I'll send you a pic prior to paint and shock being mounted if you are interested. [email protected]

 

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Goatman

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Location

Bakersfield, CA

• Jan 28, 2007

• #6

bcmaxx said:

BlueCuda, How is a good way to move them to the axle tube? Good idea one less thing to catch the rocks with.

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I always just cut off the stock shock mounts, use something to mark a 3" radius on the mounts, cut them down with a torch, grind it smooth a little, and weld them back on. Not a big job, and you get more ground clearance.

 

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BlueCuda

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Location

Tulsa OK

• Jan 28, 2007

• #7

What they said . Just recently did that on a friends jeep who had the same problem as you.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Jan 28, 2007

• #8

Take a good look at mine compared to Boise's pic.They are not only moved up,but also out.That provides better mount protection and allows for more shock travel with out bottoming out!

 

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Timber

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Location

Slohio

• Jan 28, 2007

• #9

I did the Gojeep method: cut the lower mounts approx. in half, move 'em up, and weld 'em back on.

 

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boise49ers

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Location

Boise,Idaho

• Jan 28, 2007

• #10

RCP Phx said:

Take a good look at mine compared to Boise's pic.They are not only moved up,but also out.That provides better mount protection and allows for more shock travel with out bottoming out!

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Mine won't bottom out because I had to bump stop it quite a bit to allow for 35s with a little less then 6" of lift. I do like that set up though. Do you have different angled pics of that ? I can't make out the attach point. I think as far out as yours are though my bump stop plate would be an issue. I already had to cut the corners off them.
Thanks !

 

Last edited: Jan 28, 2007

bcmaxx

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The West Kootenays,B.C. Canada

• Jan 31, 2007

• #11

Thanks for all the good advise, I went with the leaf spring perch cut in half and welded them to my housing, Cost me $5.22 plus a half hour and a six pack. Some times ya just don't think about the simple things. I was going to go out and buy new shocks to replace my almost new shocks.