The purpose of moving the shock is greater stability, the ability to run a longer shock. I was also able to move the lower shock mounts up higher on the axle to give me more ground clearance. It is one of the first steps in stretching and building a long arm for the rear. Thanks for watching.
Yes! Thank you! I’ve been working on plans for a huge build project on my yj. One of the things I really wanted to address was the stupid position of the shocks and how little travel they see in comparison to the axle movement. This would be way more stable and logical (also super cool looking with remote reservoirs)
Yes, still rocking the short arms in the back, lol. That is my next big upgrade. I want to move the axle back 5-7" so i need to get a new fuel tank which is $$$$, so i am saving up.
Depends on how long of a shock you are going to run. I cut mine at the natural bend in the bracket. And measured and bought my shocks after I knew the distance between the mounting points.
Great video man doing something similar. Question, why not just run longer shocks and leave mounting points the same? Of course I'm a newbie on custom suspension. So I'm probably missing something. Pointers on suspension education would be great thx.
A longer shock will bottom out with very little up travel with the stock mounting locations and most likely destroy the shocks. That why it’s important to know your mounting locations first so you can measure and get the correct length shock👊🏻
Your statement about being an amateur welder is completely true you don't downhill vertical unless it's sheetmetal come on people,make sure you wrap the weld around the ends of your shock mount the factory dont even do this that is why they break off so easy,always wrap the ends on everything you weld it adds so much strength to all brackets tabs fabricated parts.I still like your videos great looking Jeep
For critical welds, in my opinion, Anything over 3/16" thick should be welded uphill. that being said a jeep frame has a wall thickness of 0.150" i mean if we want to get technical its like 0.156". burning in downhill on this is not a structural problem. I totally agree with wrapping around the shock mount. welding around anything really.
Cool video! I am building up a Jeep (LS Swap, suspension, everything really). With my lift, I plan on relocating the upper coil bucket. But, just curious, what is the purpose of moving the shocks to the outside of the frame?
Thanks. The purpose of moving the shock is greater stability, the ability to run a longer shock. I was also able to move the lower shock mounts up higher on the axle to give me more ground clearance. It is one of the first steps in stretching and building a long arm for the rear. Thanks for watching.
Muddy Beards 4X4: Ah, gotcha. Will you actually be cutting the frame and extending the rear end that way? I've considered doing that to mine. But, one thing at a time. Mine's currently in pieced.
I probably won’t be stretching the frame. I am not going to be running coil overs, at least not for a long time. Just getting a stretch tank and moving it back probably 5”. Good luck on the project.
My jeep is my daily driver besides my, rock crawler/off roading project. Does out-boarding my shocks weaken the frame to any degree that i should be concerned about?
why do this? what is it for?
What purpose does relocating the shock mount serve?
The purpose of moving the shock is greater stability, the ability to run a longer shock. I was also able to move the lower shock mounts up higher on the axle to give me more ground clearance. It is one of the first steps in stretching and building a long arm for the rear. Thanks for watching.
Yes! Thank you! I’ve been working on plans for a huge build project on my yj. One of the things I really wanted to address was the stupid position of the shocks and how little travel they see in comparison to the axle movement. This would be way more stable and logical (also super cool looking with remote reservoirs)
Awesome, it worked great for many years👍🏻
When you stretch it those mounting locations will most likely be off, don’t you think?
For sure, I plan on going to coil overs when I stretch it, so I will be changing everything.
@muddybeards do you have c clip eliminators in ford 8.8 ?
Yes, in this video it is an 8.8 with the super 88 kit in it. The Jeep now has a built 9”, lol.
Is this worth doing even if you don’t plan to stretch the rear?
If you wanna stay stock wheelbase and have your rig low center of gravity It's awesome.
So your running short arm in back an long arm in the front?
Yes, still rocking the short arms in the back, lol. That is my next big upgrade. I want to move the axle back 5-7" so i need to get a new fuel tank which is $$$$, so i am saving up.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 so you'll have to relocate coil buckets to keep them going up and down in straight line? Right? When you move Axel
Why would you do this before stretching? then the shock angle will be completely wrong after stretching and you have already notched the frame
What brackets are these? I can't seem to find them.
Ford F-250 front upper shock mounts. You can get them on amazon or lots of other places.
Thanks. How do you know how tall to put the brackets?
Depends on how long of a shock you are going to run. I cut mine at the natural bend in the bracket. And measured and bought my shocks after I knew the distance between the mounting points.
gaz tank on and welding so close
Dumb question what does relocating the shock there do for a tj?
Great video man doing something similar. Question, why not just run longer shocks and leave mounting points the same? Of course I'm a newbie on custom suspension. So I'm probably missing something. Pointers on suspension education would be great thx.
A longer shock will bottom out with very little up travel with the stock mounting locations and most likely destroy the shocks. That why it’s important to know your mounting locations first so you can measure and get the correct length shock👊🏻
What was the part number for the shocks you used?
The part number was pro comp 927501. Thanks for watching
Weld look good!
Your statement about being an amateur welder is completely true you don't downhill vertical unless it's sheetmetal come on people,make sure you wrap the weld around the ends of your shock mount the factory dont even do this that is why they break off so easy,always wrap the ends on everything you weld it adds so much strength to all brackets tabs fabricated parts.I still like your videos great looking Jeep
Ur a fucking asshole.
Woooooooo cares!!!!
For critical welds, in my opinion, Anything over 3/16" thick should be welded uphill. that being said a jeep frame has a wall thickness of 0.150" i mean if we want to get technical its like 0.156". burning in downhill on this is not a structural problem. I totally agree with wrapping around the shock mount. welding around anything really.
Cool video! I am building up a Jeep (LS Swap, suspension, everything really). With my lift, I plan on relocating the upper coil bucket. But, just curious, what is the purpose of moving the shocks to the outside of the frame?
Thanks. The purpose of moving the shock is greater stability, the ability to run a longer shock. I was also able to move the lower shock mounts up higher on the axle to give me more ground clearance. It is one of the first steps in stretching and building a long arm for the rear. Thanks for watching.
Muddy Beards 4X4: Ah, gotcha. Will you actually be cutting the frame and extending the rear end that way? I've considered doing that to mine. But, one thing at a time. Mine's currently in pieced.
I probably won’t be stretching the frame. I am not going to be running coil overs, at least not for a long time. Just getting a stretch tank and moving it back probably 5”. Good luck on the project.
Do you work for 4 wheel parts?
Not since 2011, just use it as my grinding and welding jacket now.
My jeep is my daily driver besides my, rock crawler/off roading project.
Does out-boarding my shocks weaken the frame to any degree that i should be concerned about?
No, if you do it correctly it will strengthen the frame.
Not since 2011, just use it as my grinding and welding jacket now.
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