Lifted shocks or relocation brackets?

[Ben Reddekopp]

I realized I needed lifted shocks after installing a leveling kit. I noticed that the shocks were fully extended. So I decided to make my own brackets to lower the shocks, I know you can buy them but not for my generation of Jeep

 

[OverlanderJK]

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Uhhh what generation Jeep do you have?

 

[Sharkey]

Not sure if you are interested, but I think Teraflex R & D is hiring.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

After noticing your profile banner includes a Liberty, I'd say you could DEFINITELY find a set of longer shocks bruh...

 

[WJCO]

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

Uhhh what generation Jeep do you have?

Second I think it runs from 08-12

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Second I think it runs from 08-12

Second gen what? Liberty?

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

After noticing your profile banner includes a Liberty, I'd say you could DEFINITELY find a set of longer shocks bruh...

Oh I definitely could but the selection is few and I don't do heavy off roading to need those over expensive shocks now I can put any stock shocks I want on there

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Oh I definitely could but the selection is few and I don't do heavy off roading to need those over expensive shocks now I can put any stock shocks I want on there

I wouldn't say it's about "heavy off roading," it's more about overall vehicle performance on and off-road. Stock shocks are just as if not more costly than many aftermarket options... Nothing like increasing your clearance for bigger tires to only limit your up-travel for said bigger tires with some janky shock mounts...

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

I wouldn't say it's about "heavy off roading," it's more about overall vehicle performance on and off-road. Stock shocks are just as if not more costly than many aftermarket options... Nothing like increasing your clearance for bigger tires to only limit your up-travel for said bigger tires with some janky shock mounts...

Your completely right. Times are tough, I just wanted the more levelled look with a bit more clearance. And the stock tires are a bit dinky. So I opted for a bit bigger tires but not too big. and stock shocks and struts are the more economical route right now, I researched and alot of companies that supply lift kits but do not ship outside the us.
Would you know of any companies that I could use?

 

[jeeeep]

Your completely right. Times are tough, I just wanted the more levelled look with a bit more clearance. And the stock tires are a bit dinky. So I opted for a bit bigger tires but not too big. and stock shocks and struts are the more economical route right now, I researched and alot of companies that supply lift kits but do not ship outside the us.
Would you know of any companies that I could use?

shipping outside the US can be an issue with a lot of the vendors, they don't want to deal with customs, the forms and the cost.

 

[GP NOIR]

Good idea. Poor execution. The old shock mount should be trimmed away and the new bracket needs to be securely welded in place. What you have now isn’t secure.

 

[Cousin Clyde]

Yea, @Ben Reddekopp, there are more solid ways to go about this, as others have said.

But if I was handed this and told to do the absolute bare minimum so that I can drive on the street, and occasional fire roads, I would at least add two square 1/4” plates and weld the piss out of em.

See two red lines for where I would add the plates. To be clear, the plates would span the gap between the shock mounts.

Be careful not to got too high and box your shock in so you can’t pull it out.

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

Thanks for the advice I'll try that. Think I should put the plates on the inside or outside?

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

Second gen what? Liberty?

Yes liberty

 

[Ben Reddekopp]

Yea, @Ben Reddekopp, there are more solid ways to go about this, as others have said.

But if I was handed this and told to do the absolute bare minimum so that I can drive on the street, and occasional fire roads, I would at least add two square 1/4” plates and weld the piss out of em.

See two red lines for where I would add the plates. To be clear, the plates would span the gap between the shock mounts.

Be careful not to got too high and box your shock in so you can’t pull it out.
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[Ben Reddekopp]

This isn't a permanent solution. I plan on installing the proper extended shocks in the near future