Rubikahn Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Anyone use the stock Comanche ones on a SOA or did you weld new mounts onto the axle? PFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I welded on some new curved shock tabs from ruff stuff. But I believe many have reused the old ones as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Yeah you can swap the plates and run shocks there, and could use a smaller shock. I ran that way then later installed a set of ruff stuff mid mounts for my current set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 11 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: I welded on some new curved shock tabs from ruff stuff. But I believe many have reused the old ones as well 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 7 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Yeah you can swap the plates and run shocks there, and could use a smaller shock. I ran that way then later installed a set of ruff stuff mid mounts for my current set up. Ok, cool ty. Having the shocks mount up that high was a concern that I would ruin them. I bought some RC shocks that are for 4.5”-6” lift. Looks like I’m going to have some new shock mounts welded to the tube. As far as location, I’m thinking middle of the tube ( height wise ) and a few inches away from the new spring pads with enough clearance so the shock cans won’t contact the leafs. That seems to me to be close to stock location? Any thoughts on location that may provide a better ride or does my location make the most sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Yeah thats where mine are mounted as well. Mid mount gives ground clearance and allows that extra inch of shock length. Good plan stan. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Rubikahn said: Ok, cool ty. Having the shocks mount up that high was a concern that I would ruin them. I bought some RC shocks that are for 4.5”-6” lift. Looks like I’m going to have some new shock mounts welded to the tube. As far as location, I’m thinking middle of the tube ( height wise ) and a few inches away from the new spring pads with enough clearance so the shock cans won’t contact the leafs. That seems to me to be close to stock location? Any thoughts on location that may provide a better ride or does my location make the most sense? You may find those shocks are too long. It’s a bit of a pain but it’s always best to wait until you get your lift on before measuring for shocks. Flipping that u bolt plate probably very nearly kept your original shocks in the original location. It may even be shorter??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 4 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: You may find those shocks are too long. It’s a bit of a pain but it’s always best to wait until you get your lift on before measuring for shocks. Flipping that u bolt plate probably very nearly kept your original shocks in the original location. It may even be shorter??? The original shocks were rusted/rotted out. The 4.5” RC lift components came along with an 89 LWB I bought a few months ago. So technically I did buy them, lol. Figured I could use the front LCAs and shocks from the kit at least and then sell off the rest. I could always buy some shocks that matched the factory extended/collapsed length if I flipped the plate. In the end it may end up a wash price wise buying the new shocks or having someone weld the new mounts on. I don’t own a welder and the last time I tried welding anything was back in HS. My welds were pretty $#!&ty then. Haven’t touched a welder since then, so I can’t imagine I’d do a better job now. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubikahn Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Yeah thats where mine are mounted as well. Mid mount gives ground clearance and allows that extra inch of shock length. Good plan stan. 👌 Ok, perfect, ty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Rubikahn said: The original shocks were rusted/rotted out. The 4.5” RC lift components came along with an 89 LWB I bought a few months ago. So technically I did buy them, lol. Figured I could use the front LCAs and shocks from the kit at least and then sell off the rest. I could always buy some shocks that matched the factory extended/collapsed length if I flipped the plate. In the end it may end up a wash price wise buying the new shocks or having someone weld the new mounts on. I don’t own a welder and the last time I tried welding anything was back in HS. My welds were pretty $#!&ty then. Haven’t touched a welder since then, so I can’t imagine I’d do a better job now. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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