ParadiseMJ Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've been pondering the issue of our rear shock mounts being the low clearance spot on the whole truck. Seems to me that it's a very vulnerable spot for rocks, logs, bodies etc.. Anyone else have this issue. I have 3" leaf packs, I don't want to do an SOA. Is there some modification that I've yet stumble on? I'd really like to see some pics and hear ideas of what others have done...welded, bolt on, not too complicated, parts from other vehicles...whatever. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Only thing I've heard is weld on shock mounts to the axle. You would have to run smaller shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 87manche1 hit the main issue spot on, it shortens the shock a good bit when using the factory frame mount. I did SOA on the rear with the one ton axles and welded on shock mounts as low as I could on the axle that would keep the mount above the bottom of the tube, if that makes sense. I also slightly raised and moved the mount on the frame due to moving the rear axle back ~5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 While that is a way to get longer shock angles, I'd stay far away from angling the shocks that much. That shocks create a good deal of stability and help fight body roll to a great degree and angling them that much reduces both drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 true. my 88 doesn't really see roads anymore so it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 true. my 88 doesn't really see roads anymore so it works for me. Does it see anything but the driveway, sidewalk, or in front of your house? :hmm: Just sayin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I chose my words carefully. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Like I said..."not too complicated". I'm not likely going to do the extreme angle with the shock mount "bar". I was wondering if another vehicles set-up would work with an SUA lift. Apparently it's not as easy I thought it might be. Damn geometry... :mad: ...and physics and all that math crap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinx Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Seems pretty easy to me. Shorter shocks + weld on shock mounts = no more low spot on axle. Could also use these in conjunction with the set up: http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 shorter shocks equals less travel so you'll need to find a sweet spot for you particular type of wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzzzBear Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have an SOA conversion, Modified Lower Shock Mount Plates. The Plates are Between the Axle & Springs. Really Stable Ride, Stock Shock size, Nice Range of Travel. Looking forward to getting 5 leaf rear Springs, and Finishing the Front with a Long Arm Lift!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomguy310 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 shorter shock doesn't always mean less travel just depends how it is mounted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvin Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Moving the spring up from the factory position will net you a lot less up travel. Unless you lengthen the bump stop, the shock won't last long from all the bottoming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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