which rear shock tab mount?

[Tj1]

I'm getting ready to finish up my SOA lift and need to decide on what shock tabs for the rear I need. I was hoping for some different opinions on how everyone else did theirs.

 

I am reusing the factory upper mounts.... for now...

 

option #1:  Ubolt plate tabs

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/UBTAB.html

I already have their u bolts plates so it would be easy mounting. Just not sure I like the idea of having the shock on top of the axle

 

option #2:  IRO uni mounts

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10010.html

These would let me mount to the bottom of the axle but I don't like how far out they come off the axle.

 

Should I be using the factory bump stops also?

 

any other recommendations would be great! I've been trying to keep an open mind with how to Frankenstein this lift together.

[Eagle]

How do you plan to use your truck? The first item you linked says they are designed for speed, not flex. Are you looking for flex?

 

The simplest solution is to use the factory mounts. That also allows you to use the same shocks. What it doesn't do is increase the suspension travel, but if you're not going to be doing rock crawling that may not matter.

[89eliminator]

i used one similar to the IRO ones.  they worked well but i did hit them on occasion on the trail.  

[mgbeatlefan]

I used the IRO Style B shock mounts on my rear swap. I had them come straight out the back of my tubes.

 

https://flic.kr/p/DBVVh4

 

Another option you could look at is the Style C mounts. They sit 1.75" off the axle tube. The single shear scares some people but they hold up really well. 

[Tj1]

Plans are offroad only. Id like to get the most flex with what I have. When I get around to building some axles for it I want a 4 link rear. Sounds like iron rock is getting some money from me.

 

Thanks all for the input!

[daking]

"option #2:  IRO uni mounts

http://www.ironrocko....com/10010.html

These would let me mount to the bottom of the axle but I don't like how far out they come off the axle."

 

I went with that type of mount. You actually want the shock mount to be "off" from the axle. This gives the shock more leverage on the axle to help control axle wrap. Best type is where one side is in-front of axle and other side is on back of axle. look at some modern trucks. But that is not really do able with the MJ. 

 

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Here is a picture showing axle at full drop. You can see 3 different shock mounts. Factory type plate on top. Welded on in the meddle. And weld on near bottom.

 

If I used the factory location, I would not see that much drop, as the shock would have to be smaller. The middle mount limited max drop. The current mount is perfect. The rear axle is in full flex, the other tire is tucked into the fender, forcing this side down. I can unbolt the shock, and there is no more drop. It's with in 2 or 3 MM, so no wasted flex. 

 

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[Jackrabbit41]

I got the ruff stuff simple 8.8 swap kit and it was perfect. The shock tabs are awesome so far. 

[Tj1]

Waiting for shipping from IRO.  Thanks for everyone input!     :thumbsup: