I've seen it posted a few times since the JLs came out asking if it were possible to mount JL shocks on a TJ. The answer is "no" or more accurately "its not worth it"
But then I found myself with an extra set of Fox IFP shocks that I didn't have any need for, and instead of selling them on CL or marketplace for pennies on the dollar, I decided to put them on my TJ. These are the shocks.
https://accutuneoffroad.com/product/18-jeep-wrangler-jl-front-2-0-fox-shocks-ps-ifp-3-5-4-lift/
10.5" of travel (the Rancho 5000x these are replacing have 11")
There was no need to reinvent the wheel so using about $12 worth of scrap steel and tube I fabricated upper and lower mounts.
The upper were easy. I drilled a 1" hole through the rear of the perch and welded in a 1" long section of 1/2" ID and 7/8" OD DOM, a simple plate across the front locates the upper mount
I cut the shock perch off the bottom, used 1/4" plate and created an L shape bracket that I welded to the spring perch and wraps around the control arm mount. It even ties into the edge of the truss. A simple tab locates the rear of the mount because I don't care for single shear shock mounts. The shock bolt actually sits lower than the control arm bolt.
View from above.
Finished project...
This project was meant to buy time while I decide exactly what I want to do with the front.
So there ya have it. JL shocks on a TJ.
Possible? Yes
Worth it? Up to you
But then I found myself with an extra set of Fox IFP shocks that I didn't have any need for, and instead of selling them on CL or marketplace for pennies on the dollar, I decided to put them on my TJ. These are the shocks.
https://accutuneoffroad.com/product/18-jeep-wrangler-jl-front-2-0-fox-shocks-ps-ifp-3-5-4-lift/
10.5" of travel (the Rancho 5000x these are replacing have 11")
There was no need to reinvent the wheel so using about $12 worth of scrap steel and tube I fabricated upper and lower mounts.
The upper were easy. I drilled a 1" hole through the rear of the perch and welded in a 1" long section of 1/2" ID and 7/8" OD DOM, a simple plate across the front locates the upper mount
I cut the shock perch off the bottom, used 1/4" plate and created an L shape bracket that I welded to the spring perch and wraps around the control arm mount. It even ties into the edge of the truss. A simple tab locates the rear of the mount because I don't care for single shear shock mounts. The shock bolt actually sits lower than the control arm bolt.
View from above.
Finished project...
This project was meant to buy time while I decide exactly what I want to do with the front.
So there ya have it. JL shocks on a TJ.
Possible? Yes
Worth it? Up to you
