Shock mount problem- rear upper

[ChiefJosh]

So, I finally got around to removing my shocks, now that my axle has been out for about a month or so. I put the wrench on the nut, applied torque, and SNAP! it came off in my hand. It seems one of the PO's poorly fixed the shock mount on the frame. Here's my pics:

 

 

 

 

How can I properly fix this? I've got my old lower mounts which I thought about grinding off the mount from there and replacing the upper with it, but I'd like to know if there's a better way to do this. Or easier. JB Weld perhaps?...... :brows:

[Eagle]

I'm having a hard time visualizing just where it snapped. Was the shock double-nutted? Was it only the threaded portion that snapped off? It looks like you also lost a portion of the actual solid post that the bushing rides on. It also appears that the remaining post is NOT long enough to fully support a bushing if you were to just clean up and square off the end, and weld a threaded stud onto it.

 

Whatever you do, PLEASE don't carve up your old spring plate/shock mount. By pure coincidence (have I mentioned previously that I don't believe in coincidence?), I happen to have an old bag of Monroe supplemental hardware that consists of a complete replacement stud assembly. I will gladly send it to you in exchange for your promise to retain the old lower mounts in stock form, just in case some other MJer needs one in the future.

 

The Monroe stud has an oversized head, that could be ground flat and welded to your frame, or there may be a better way to use it but it's about 12 degrees at the moment and I am not about to go crawl under mine to figure out what that better way might be.

 

I don't have a scanner but if you have access to a fax, I can fax the diagram off the package and sent it to you. You can use that to determine if this thingie might be what you need. Lemme know by PM.

[ChiefJosh]

What it looks like to me, is that the PO snapped off some portion of the stud, then tacked (poorly) a bolt to it. He then spaced the correct amount using the washers, then double nutted it to lock the washers and the spacing at the correct amount.

 

I will gladly not chop up my lower mounts, I just had them laying around, so as I was looking for other options, I noticed them. I believe you are correct, though I didn't measure, that what is left of the stud is not enough to support a bushing if I were to weld a new threaded stud onto it. That was part of why I was wondering about just replacing the whole thing. Your Monroe mount may be just what I need. You have a PM.....

[86FUBAR]

Off subject but , Eagle why don't u want the mounts cut/chopped or other wise mangled , reason i ask is caus i cut/chopped mine to work with the swapped 44 and in the end seemed to be the best way to go , cheap n easy . ;)

[CWLONGSHOT]

Off subject but , Eagle why don't u want the mounts cut/chopped or other wise mangled , reason i ask is caus i cut/chopped mine to work with the swapped 44 and in the end seemed to be the best way to go , cheap n easy . ;)

 

Just read Eagles signature. THATS why! ;) :D

 

Shock mounts are SUPER easy to make for the axle end!!! In the parts store, go to the "HELP" section and buy a set of shock studs. Cut an appropriate sized piece of channel steel. Drill the appropriate sized hole. Mount the stud. Wend to axle tube in correct position for your application.

 

As for the ORIGIONAL question here, I agree completely with EAGLES assesment. Clean the stud really good. Grind down to allow room for the weld bead and weld a new stud to your existing one. grind ir round and drive on. :) OR, completely remove and weld in a complete new stud like what Eagle has.

 

Good luck,

CW

[87manche]

This happened to me during the axle swap. Not having a welder available put a kink in my plans that day.

My solution:

 

Drill a hole through the frame rail, use a long grade 8 bolt, grind it smooth where the shock bushing rides on it.

You'll need to use a nut and washer against the inside of the frame to secure the bolt, then use another washer and nut against the shock bushing.

Mine's been like that for a year, and I'm considiering doing the other side because it lowers the upper shock mount a bit, which is nice if you're running a shackle in the rear.

[Pete M]

Not that it's of any help to anyone, but I plan to cut large hole in the bed floor and mount my long travel shocks to the tire crossbar. :D

Someday that is...

 

 

[Rokhound]

Pete that sure would fix the issue at hand

[Pete M]

Plus it'll give me 2 more inches of travel, one up and one down. :D

[jeepthing07]

Whatever you do, PLEASE don't carve up your old spring plate/shock mount. By pure coincidence (have I mentioned previously that I don't believe in coincidence?),

 

People actually want these plates?? They hang to low so i welded shock mounts to my axle tubes. I think i still have the plates if anyone wants them.

[dakal]

nice

[Eagle]

Off subject but , Eagle why don't u want the mounts cut/chopped or other wise mangled , reason i ask is cause i cut/chopped mine to work with the swapped 44 and in the end seemed to be the best way to go , cheap n easy . ;)

Because someday, somewhere, some Comanche owner is going to need them. Some of us are into MJs to see how badly we can mangle them. Other of us (cough, cough) are into restoring and preserving them.