nice solution with this upper shock mount. But I really think you should use a plate on the backside to reinforce the boxed frame. Over time your frame will bend under the bolts! There is a reason why they use spacers! I don't understand why you chose the complicated solution for the lower mount instead of rewelding the lower shock mounts where you needed them. And last: the upside-down installation of the shocks is really the right way. You want the heavier part on the frame side, because of the unsprung mass. Of course with a rigid axle, it doesn't matter much...
A plate probably wouldn’t be a bad idea. The double shear setup just seemed more thought out and better than welding a spacer onto the stock one and coming up with some strange offset. I appreciate it!
It will be interesting to see how you go on the other side with the battery carrier there. In the RHD version the drag link goes right under that carrier, but at least you don't have to deal with that.
It will be the exact same set up. The shock towers angles away from the frame so there’s no clearance issues. The holes in the knuckles are far enough away from the shocks that the tie rod shouldn’t be an issue. Thank you for watching!
@@SevenBarSalvage The company where I worked had constant problems with loose linkage. I changed any moving parts to nylocks. 40 years later 80,000 machines and no complaints.
So much fun. Thanks for not making a $100,000 build. While also making it function in the wild . Easy to copy
Thank you! I’m on a budget like most people but I try and be creative with my money!
That’s ingenious! I really like the creative solutions!!
Thank you I really appreciate that!
Hahaha! I could telll how happy you were that those mounts were so perfect for your application!
I love it when a plan comes together haha
nice solution with this upper shock mount. But I really think you should use a plate on the backside to reinforce the boxed frame. Over time your frame will bend under the bolts! There is a reason why they use spacers! I don't understand why you chose the complicated solution for the lower mount instead of rewelding the lower shock mounts where you needed them. And last: the upside-down installation of the shocks is really the right way. You want the heavier part on the frame side, because of the unsprung mass. Of course with a rigid axle, it doesn't matter much...
A plate probably wouldn’t be a bad idea. The double shear setup just seemed more thought out and better than welding a spacer onto the stock one and coming up with some strange offset. I appreciate it!
It turned out pretty nice
Thank you!
It will be interesting to see how you go on the other side with the battery carrier there. In the RHD version the drag link goes right under that carrier, but at least you don't have to deal with that.
It will be the exact same set up. The shock towers angles away from the frame so there’s no clearance issues. The holes in the knuckles are far enough away from the shocks that the tie rod shouldn’t be an issue. Thank you for watching!
Great job what years was the bracket from?
Thank you! I’m not sure on the exact year it was the early 63-70 generation of Wagoneer!
What year wagoneer was that? That would solve my problem on my 51 cj3a
I think it was an early 63-64 but the early j trucks should have the same shock mounts!
what year an type jeep they come off of again please ? Ty
These came off a first gen Wagoneer but the j trucks also had them! Thanks!
Is the junkyard scout coming back ?
I’m hoping to drop a video on it in the next couple weeks! Been hunting up parts for it!
Where did you get a 1” lift?
A random off-road shop in Louisiana had 4 NOS laying around and I lucked up and got one!
@@SevenBarSalvage I purchased a set years ago for a cj2a they seemed like the perfect lift.
It’s a shame they quit making them.
@@SevenBarSalvage that is so true, you don't need a 4,6,or 8 inch lift on these 1 or 2 inches is all you need for a little extra clearance.
Throw away those lock washers. Get some nylock nuts.
Those nylocks are spendy!
@@SevenBarSalvage The company where I worked had constant problems with loose linkage. I changed any moving parts to nylocks. 40 years later 80,000 machines and no complaints.
They are nice! We use a lot of loctite where I work haha