Shock hoop ?s

[DaveS98]

Just been looking into rear shock hoop to run some longer shocks and to keep reservoir out of the elements. Do most people just fab their own? Where does it need to be tied into? Also wondering if it would be possible to basically seal around the body of the shock and the floor to keep moisture out of the cab. My bad if this doesn't belong In the jeep speed area..just figured that you all may be more knowledgeable about this.

 

[ibjeepin95]

Ordered mine from Trail Gear. I then plated the frame and welded the hoops in. I also welded a piece of pipe between them for a little more strength. I left the holes open cause my XJ is a pile of shit.

 

[I Beamed Jeep]

I used wet suit arms or legs to seal the shocks to the body when I built mine. The rest of it IMO should be hand fabricated.

 

[DaveS98]

Ordered mine from Trail Gear. I then plated the frame and welded the hoops in. I also welded a piece of pipe between them for a little more strength. I left the holes open cause my XJ is a pile of shit.

I had those identical hoops on the front of my old toyota crawler. Im thinking I may actually have something made. Im looking for more of a shock "cage" then just hoops. :dunno:

 

[I Beamed Jeep]

Here's one I think looks good.

 

[karstic]

You can use a shifter boot or a CV to seal up the hole in the floor.

 

[XJTanner]

Old pic of my set up

 

[crazyjim]

FYI, welding a plate to the floor and connecting the tube to that is a terrible idea. Ask Grimm why... you'll start peeling your floor boards up in no time. If you really want strength, either go to the side of the "frame" or through it, with a plate on top and bottom.

 

[DaveS98]

Any of these pictures allow the back seat to be used?

 

[Cache96]

The shock hope "I Beamed jeep" posted is mine and yes the rear seats work. It was made to retain the stock seats.

 

[Cache96]

Double post

 

[DaveS98]

Looks like most people have relocated their shocks for this..something I wouldn't mind doing just to get those mounts raised up.

 

[XJTanner]

Any of these pictures allow the back seat to be used?

Mine u xan use the back seat just had it folded down

 

[ocean_jet]

I'm a fan of the shock towers Vanimal built. I'm going to try to do something similar if I ever get around to it...

http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1079954&page=2

 

[I Beamed Jeep]

Dam I can't see whats going on there but I think I like it.

 

[clean4drxj]

These are what I have..
http://www.liquidironindustries.com/product.php?productid=18045&cat=289&page=4