I need to move the bottom rear shock brackets out. I see several online. Has anybody used any of them and if so which ones did you go with or would you recommend?
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Shock relocation brackets needed
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PStov98TJ
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I haven't personally used them, but the ballistic fabrication has a pretty good selection of weld on shock mounts. https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/collections/coilover-shock-tabs
You planning to outboard the shocks?
You planning to outboard the shocks?
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The shocks are almost touching the coils and buckets and I just want to get them away form them. I had a clunk which I thought I had fixed but it is back. Not sure it the shocks are making it or not. I dont see any finish missing on the shocks
Don't use shock relocation brackets. They just make it easier for offroad obstacles to bend/damage the factory brackets.
Instead, flip the rear shocks over so the body is up and the strut is down which will give you the additional clearance you need.
Most shocks have no problem running like that. My Rancho RS5000X shocks are mounted like this, as well as my various models of previous shocks.
Instead, flip the rear shocks over so the body is up and the strut is down which will give you the additional clearance you need.
Most shocks have no problem running like that. My Rancho RS5000X shocks are mounted like this, as well as my various models of previous shocks.
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This!
Of course I ripped the factory ones clean off the axle so I HAD to put new ones on. I chose these from a local guy and man are they beefy. I mounted the shock body like Jerry suggested and haven't had any issues
According to Rancho over at jeep forum, the RS5000X will not work inverted. Any clarification on this? Obviously yours are in and doing their job, just looking for some reassurance before I flip mine I guess.
http://www.je epfor um.com/forum/f398/info-our-new-rancho-rs5000x-shocks-2949849/#/topics/2949849?page=1&_k=lpz062
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That opinion varies even within Rancho, as you can see. Mine are running fine inverted, they've been in maybe a year now.
I have run a bunch of shocks inverted including Doetsch Tech DT-3000, Rock Krawler, Rubicon Express Monotube, Old Man Emu Nitrocharger, and currently RS5000x. This is since I installed the SYE kit maybe 15 years ago and had to roll the pinion angle up which reduced shock clearance away from the axle tube.
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Hey Jerry,
I know this is an old thread but how are your rs5000x's doing after years up running upside down?
I asked Rancho on this directly, they say the 5000x shouldn’t be upside down. However, you can trim down the spring perch to gain clearance.
the last comment in the thread is concerning.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/upside-down-rancho-rs5000x-shocks.25326/
I wish I still had them installed, I switched to the RS9000xl which doesn't ride as well. I switched for their adjustability since I tow a trailer whenever I go wheeling but it turns out it was of no real benefit, it towed fine even with the RS5000x shocks.