Topic: Need rear shock mount ideas???

[wmflyfisher]

Ok, I already mounted the bottom of the shock tabs to the top of the rear axle on my 85. We also welded up a 1x1 piece of tubing that came off of the round factory tube to mount the top of the shock to. Well, it worked for a time but it has now broken off b/c it wasn't strong enough. Since I already have the tabs welded to the top of the axle for the bottom of the shock to mount like /\ I don't want to mount them any other way. Anybody have any ideas or pics of something to rig for the top mounts but not going through the bed? Any help would be appreciated!

[Duffil]

I've seen guys run a piece of tubing  on top of the frame but still under the bed, just side to side and weld the upper mounts to that. 

[CTENG in KS]

mine

[RK]

Anyone else have any pics of rear shock mountin points, just bought a set like above, the 11.-- travel bils. not to hijack this, but didnt wanna start a new one with this already here..

[Wyatt]

I drilled several sets of holes along a 2x2x1/4 angle iron and welded it on top of the crossmember/tube.  That way I can adjust the angle and length of the shocks depending on which set of holes I want to use.  It works great but I added alot of reinforcement to it.

[RK]

did you measure out specificly those holes?   that angle iron sounds like an idea.

[Anthony]

I drilled several sets of holes along a 2x2x1/4 angle iron and welded it on top of the crossmember/tube. That way I can adjust the angle and length of the shocks depending on which set of holes I want to use. It works great but I added alot of reinforcement to it.

 Wyatt do you have a picture of your set up i am going to be doing mine also and like the idea of being versatile

[79coyotefrg]

I drilled several sets of holes along a 2x2x1/4 angle iron and welded it on top of the crossmember/tube. That way I can adjust the angle and length of the shocks depending on which set of holes I want to use. It works great but I added alot of reinforcement to it.

best way to go,  the mounts shouldnt break if the shocks down bottom out

[dentedfender]

here is mine just welded the bar in and used the old stock shock mounts with longer bolts

[Ramrod]

look at my buildup it is just a few posts down.  YOu can see my rear shock mount there.  That is a four inch lift and 15" travel procomp shocks.  if you need more pics just ask

[Ramrod]

oh that post is in the buildups section