What did you do to your TJ today?

[ArmyRN]

Notched the perches.

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They sell inexpensive rear shock extension/relocation brackets to fix that problem. Here are a couple:

https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/tj-bolt-on-rear-shock-relocation-brackets.html
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rubicon-express-rear-bolton-shock-relocation-mounts-9706-tj.html
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_500.htm

 

[PRNDL]

They sell inexpensive rear shock extension/relocation brackets to fix that problem. Here are a couple:

https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/tj-bolt-on-rear-shock-relocation-brackets.html
https://www.extremeterrain.com/rubicon-express-rear-bolton-shock-relocation-mounts-9706-tj.html
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_500.htm

As usual with these Jeeps, that solution leads to other potential problems. They can mess with the available shock travel which matters if you are keeping an eye on their up/down bias. They also can create clearance issues with the exhaust too. Rather than introduce other variables, I also opted to notch the spring perches.

You're not wrong by any means, but there's always a trade off.

 

[ArmyRN]

As usual with these Jeeps, that solution leads to other potential problems. They can mess with the available shock travel which matters if you are keeping an eye on their up/down bias. They also can create clearance issues with the exhaust too. Rather than introduce other variables, I also opted to notch the spring perches.

You're not wrong by any means, but there's always a trade off.

Yes. If you rotated your pinion up for a CV rear driveshaft, you rotated your shock mounts down (and closer to the rocks). Which now further extended your rear shocks, and now limits your available down/extension travel. And brings your shock body closer to the rear axle tube. That's why folks use these brackets. I originally used the Tera-Flex brackets when I did my Jeep's suspension.

One day I crunched the driver's side rear lower shock mount on a rock. So we cut the rear lower shock mounts off, and welded on new ones that positioned the shock mount up higher (almost level with the bottom of the axle tube). Now my shocks were more compressed, and I had very little upward movement before they were fully compressed. So replacement shocks were in order. Even though my Jeep has essentially a 4" lift, I have to pay attention to the extended/compressed measurements of the rear shock before I buy them. I recently replaced my Bilstein 5100 series shocks with Rancho RS5000X shocks, and the rears are for a TJ with a 2.5" lift.

There's always a trade-off.

 

[Moglocker]

yeah, but like, what do the other four do?

Way too flashy for me

 

[TRE3TOP]

Way too flashy for me

Last thing I want is more bright things on the dash.

 

[Jamison C]

Installing the harness I made for my transmission swap.

 

[Andy-WhiteTJ]

Installing the harness I made for my transmission swap.
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Nice job!

 

[KimsJeep]

I like purple, I won't apologize.

I can't stand the color! LOL

 

[Moglocker]

Fabbed up a stove shelf to go on inside of tire carrier

 

[srimes]

Yes. If you rotated your pinion up for a CV rear driveshaft, you rotated your shock mounts down (and closer to the rocks). Which now further extended your rear shocks, and now limits your available down/extension travel. And brings your shock body closer to the rear axle tube. That's why folks use these brackets. I originally used the Tera-Flex brackets when I did my Jeep's suspension.

One day I crunched the driver's side rear lower shock mount on a rock. So we cut the rear lower shock mounts off, and welded on new ones that positioned the shock mount up higher (almost level with the bottom of the axle tube). Now my shocks were more compressed, and I had very little upward movement before they were fully compressed. So replacement shocks were in order. Even though my Jeep has essentially a 4" lift, I have to pay attention to the extended/compressed measurements of the rear shock before I buy them. I recently replaced my Bilstein 5100 series shocks with Rancho RS5000X shocks, and the rears are for a TJ with a 2.5" lift.

There's always a trade-off.

How did the ride change with the new shocks? I have bilsteins and they're quite firm

 

[Dunkut88TJ]

How did the ride change with the new shocks? I have bilsteins and they're quite firm

I need to find someone that has Ranchos to ride with. My first shocks were RC- enough said. Now I have the 5100’s and think they ride real well! Could be that whole comparison between the 2

 

[John Cooper]

I need to find someone that has Ranchos to ride with. My first shocks were RC- enough said. Now I have the 5100’s and think they ride real well! Could be that whole comparison between the 2

Come on down I have Ranchos on mine.

 

[1o1proof]

Yes. If you rotated your pinion up for a CV rear driveshaft, you rotated your shock mounts down (and closer to the rocks). Which now further extended your rear shocks, and now limits your available down/extension travel. And brings your shock body closer to the rear axle tube. That's why folks use these brackets. I originally used the Tera-Flex brackets when I did my Jeep's suspension.

One day I crunched the driver's side rear lower shock mount on a rock. So we cut the rear lower shock mounts off, and welded on new ones that positioned the shock mount up higher (almost level with the bottom of the axle tube). Now my shocks were more compressed, and I had very little upward movement before they were fully compressed. So replacement shocks were in order. Even though my Jeep has essentially a 4" lift, I have to pay attention to the extended/compressed measurements of the rear shock before I buy them. I recently replaced my Bilstein 5100 series shocks with Rancho RS5000X shocks, and the rears are for a TJ with a 2.5" lift.

There's always a trade-off.

And now I am asking myself, is this the next part I need to order??!!

 

[Dunkut88TJ]

Come on down I have Ranchos on mine.

I was in Birmingham Monday and Tuesday, is that close?

 

[John Cooper]

I was in Birmingham Monday and Tuesday, is that close?

Probably, did you go I-75 to I-24 to I-59??

If so you were 15 miles from me.

I live just up the mountain from Trenton, GA.

 

[MikeE024]

Installed the exogate, greased about 30 zerk fittings, and dropped a bunch of parts off for Monday's re-gear. Hard to believe this is finally going to happen.

 

[L J]

... and dropped a bunch of parts off for Monday's re-gear. Hard to believe this is finally going to happen.

That's one helluva parts upgrade you've got lined up!

 

[MikeE024]

That's one helluva parts upgrade you've got lined up!

Thanks LJ!

I'm so excited about this that it's causing me to be restless and nervous.

 

[ArmyRN]

How did the ride change with the new shocks? I have bilsteins and they're quite firm

Maybe a little better. I'm running stiff RE springs, and heavy tires (MT Baja Boss AT that are E-rated with 3 ply sidewalks). I thought I'd try the RS5000X since folks were saying good things and I knew my ride could be improved on.

 

[MikeE024]

Maybe a little better. I'm running stiff RE springs, and heavy tires (MT Baja Boss AT that are E-rated with 3 ply sidewalks). I thought I'd try the RS5000X since folks were saying good things and I knew my ride could be improved on.

I was very disappointed when those shocks did little to improve my ride with 3.5” RE springs.

I then tried Fox which were too stiff to be likable. I then got Rancho 9000x adjustable shocks (set at 3/2) that rode “slightly” better than the 5000x. I have 15” wheels and c load rated STT Pros @ 25 psi.

I then went to Currie springs and that made a “slight” improvement (surprisingly noticeable but far short from being a legit improvement).

Bottom line (my opinion), is that my Jeep will still ride like a meat wagon until Blaine outboards my rig with 11”/12” Wayne tuned fox smooth bodies. I took one ride in Chris’s Jeep and it saved/ruined me on this topic.

I wish I could pay for everyone to get that mod bc it’s flat out amazing.