Weld on shock mounts
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Weld on shock mounts
Does anyone see a problem welding on a rear shock mount like this? I think it will work fine but not sure. The only reason I'm doing this is my shocks are now too short. I am told by the local 4wd shop I have the longest they make for these trucks plus they are only about 6 months old. Raising the bracket seems like the simplest solution.
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I don't see a problem with that... All the force it pushed or pulled inline, there is no load to rip it off as if it where welded on the side of the axle tube. Just make sure your welder is up to the task and you will be fine.
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Yea I thought about that but didn't feel like messing with the rivets. I think I'm just going to weld the new ones on and be don't with it. The front is a different story I'm still undecided there.
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Looks good, are you going to cut off the old ones to keep them from getting hung up on things?
Is there anything special to know when welding to an axle tube? Will the heat cause the axle tubes to warp or anything? How thick are the axle tubes? how much heat without blowing through them?
Is there anything special to know when welding to an axle tube? Will the heat cause the axle tubes to warp or anything? How thick are the axle tubes? how much heat without blowing through them?
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raising the shock tabs is always a good idea, I like your truck, However, the stacked blocks is a big no no
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I think your local 4wd shop is feeding you BS, you can order longer stroke shocks from alot of lift kit vendors. Meaning shocks that are for a truck after it has a lift kit installed.
But your fix was cheaper and gets the lower bracket outa the way of rocks and stuff. As far as the front shocks, just call about any lift company and order you some longer stroke shocks. Or I have seen a tab welded in the middle of the front shock tower, hence lowering the mount area for the top attachment point. Not a good idea IMO.
Stack blocks only allow more twisting force to your springs and driveline. But with the rear stack you have I doubt this is an issue. Least you do not have them on the front.
outlawkoyte- thanks for the flip the upper mount idea, good call.
But your fix was cheaper and gets the lower bracket outa the way of rocks and stuff. As far as the front shocks, just call about any lift company and order you some longer stroke shocks. Or I have seen a tab welded in the middle of the front shock tower, hence lowering the mount area for the top attachment point. Not a good idea IMO.
Stack blocks only allow more twisting force to your springs and driveline. But with the rear stack you have I doubt this is an issue. Least you do not have them on the front.
outlawkoyte- thanks for the flip the upper mount idea, good call.
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Looks good, are you going to cut off the old ones to keep them from getting hung up on things?
Is there anything special to know when welding to an axle tube? Will the heat cause the axle tubes to warp or anything? How thick are the axle tubes? how much heat without blowing through them?
Is there anything special to know when welding to an axle tube? Will the heat cause the axle tubes to warp or anything? How thick are the axle tubes? how much heat without blowing through them?
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Ordering longer shocks for my truck would have been do-able but why? The Shocks I have are in almost new condition and plenty long enough for the amount of suspension travel these trucks see in their lifetime. For $40 I could purchase new shocks and for $2 of steel I could build lower shock towers and continue to use factory length shocks.
77&79250, your rear shock tabs are great, I think I may do my rear shock mounts like that
77&79250, your rear shock tabs are great, I think I may do my rear shock mounts like that
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I didnt want to stack blocks that high but I didnt like my other options. I really didnt want to changer rear springs. I had a 4" and a 2" before and it was not a problem. I only went 2" higher then before. Theres no doubt its going to need some sort of traction bar.
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I think your local 4wd shop is feeding you BS, you can order longer stroke shocks from alot of lift kit vendors. Meaning shocks that are for a truck after it has a lift kit installed.
But your fix was cheaper and gets the lower bracket outa the way of rocks and stuff. As far as the front shocks, just call about any lift company and order you some longer stroke shocks. Or I have seen a tab welded in the middle of the front shock tower, hence lowering the mount area for the top attachment point. Not a good idea IMO.
Stack blocks only allow more twisting force to your springs and driveline. But with the rear stack you have I doubt this is an issue. Least you do not have them on the front.
outlawkoyte- thanks for the flip the upper mount idea, good call.
But your fix was cheaper and gets the lower bracket outa the way of rocks and stuff. As far as the front shocks, just call about any lift company and order you some longer stroke shocks. Or I have seen a tab welded in the middle of the front shock tower, hence lowering the mount area for the top attachment point. Not a good idea IMO.
Stack blocks only allow more twisting force to your springs and driveline. But with the rear stack you have I doubt this is an issue. Least you do not have them on the front.
outlawkoyte- thanks for the flip the upper mount idea, good call.
I need to get a traction bar here at some point since I have the such a stack of blocks. Those springs are pretty stiff but I still see some problems with it. This truck doesnt get abused much so it will be fine I'm sure.
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Ordering longer shocks for my truck would have been do-able but why? The Shocks I have are in almost new condition and plenty long enough for the amount of suspension travel these trucks see in their lifetime. For $40 I could purchase new shocks and for $2 of steel I could build lower shock towers and continue to use factory length shocks.
77&79250, your rear shock tabs are great, I think I may do my rear shock mounts like that
77&79250, your rear shock tabs are great, I think I may do my rear shock mounts like that