MAF u bolt flip queston (1 Viewer)

[Rudical]

My kit came in this weekend, but it did not come with instructions. I put it together but had difficultly with the shocks mounting. Does anyone have pics I could look at.

Thanks,

Rudy

 

[eleblanc]

If you need closer pictures let me know.

http://www.ericleblanc.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2921

 

[Rudical]

Thanks eleblanc,

Just a little confused. I guess the shocks on the rear need to be inverted? I put them on like I noramally see them. (yes my first bigger job on a truck). Ironic that i printed your pic on the ramp the other day to make sure I had the shackles right!

Thanks for the pics,

Rudy

 

[eleblanc]

Thanks eleblanc,

Just a little confused. I guess the shocks on the rear need to be inverted? I put them on like I noramally see them. (yes my first bigger job on a truck). Ironic that i printed your pic on the ramp the other day to make sure I had the shackles right!

Thanks for the pics,

Rudy

Shocks are not inverted, well not on my installation, larger diameter of the shock goes up, it is simply a rod protector. Upside down and dirt will accumulate in it. Maybe you should post a picture of you issue.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Rear shocks do not need to be inverted. Just attach the lower end to the pin welded to the ubolt flip plate. On my rear ubolt flip, I cut off the welded pin and used a shock pin bolted to the rear of the spring perch. It keeps the bottom of the shock away from the rocks.

 

[Steve-O]

Here you go!

 

[Teebag]

Rear shocks do not need to be inverted. Just attach the lower end to the pin welded to the ubolt flip plate. On my rear ubolt flip, I cut off the welded pin and used a shock pin bolted to the rear of the spring perch. It keeps the bottom of the shock away from the rocks.

Do you have a pic for us?

 

[surfpig]

Do you have a pic for us?

I think he just bolted the old spring perch onto the top of the Man-A-Fre perch. Pretty good idea if it isn't too short for the shock.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

I think he just bolted the old spring perch onto the top of the Man-A-Fre perch. Pretty good idea if it isn't too short for the shock.

No, at the rear of my stock '77 spring perch on the rear axle, there is a hole that in prior years Toyota used for a shock stud. I couldn't find the Toyota shock stud and used an sae 5/8" shock pin. I had to waller out the hole a little bit to fit the gm? shock stud.

The bottom of the shock attaches there now. Before, the shocks were getting smashed up from the rocks.

I cut off the spring pin on the maf bottom piece. They now look like the bottom piece for the front flip kits.

In post #12, you can see the hole. In post #27 you can see how the shock mounts and the bottom piece that still has the shock pin. That's what I cut off on my bottom piece.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=122565&highlight=rear+shock+mount

 

[Rudical]

Now I know what not to do!

I guess my logical idea was to put the ubolts on like normal. After looking at the pictures and talking to Steve from MAF I can see what I did wrong. Kinda feel like a dumbass now. When I get off work I need get back in the garage and switch the plates. Thanks for the help!

Rudy

 

[Blue77FJ40]

That's how we learn. No biggie. Looks like you have the stock shock pin I was looking for. If you add some antiseize to your ubolt threads, it'll make things much easier for readjustments. Those ubolts rust up really fast.

 

[Teebag]

Thanks Blue

 

[Rudical]

Does anyone know the torque specs for these ubolts?

Thanks,

Rudy

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Does anyone know the torque specs for these ubolts?

Thanks,

Rudy

I am getting ready to install these and that is a very good question.

 

[surfpig]

No, at the rear of my stock '77 spring perch on the rear axle, there is a hole that in prior years Toyota used for a shock stud. I couldn't find the Toyota shock stud and used an sae 5/8" shock pin. I had to waller out the hole a little bit to fit the gm? shock stud.

The bottom of the shock attaches there now. Before, the shocks were getting smashed up from the rocks.

I cut off the spring pin on the maf bottom piece. They now look like the bottom piece for the front flip kits.

In post #12, you can see the hole. In post #27 you can see how the shock mounts and the bottom piece that still has the shock pin. That's what I cut off on my bottom piece.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=122565&highlight=rear+shock+mount

Thanks, that's a great solution...

I guess my logical idea was to put the ubolts on like normal. After looking at the pictures and talking to Steve from MAF I can see what I did wrong. Kinda feel like a dumbass now. When I get off work I need get back in the garage and switch the plates. Thanks for the help!

Rudy

I did the same at first (before I torqued them down...)

Does anyone know the torque specs for these ubolts?

Thanks,

Rudy

I did them at factory spec (whatever that is, 90-110ft/lb?). You'll have to retorque a few times, too after you drive it a bit.

 

[Rudical]

Much easier now.

I think this looks better and it all went in easily. Now Blue has thinking about using the shock pin on the axle. I can see where it will keep it out of the way better, but it will look like a tight fit (post #10). Does the later axle have more space? Mine is a '71.

Rudy

 

[Blue77FJ40]

No, Should be the same. It'll fit.

 

[eleblanc]

After i got mine installed, they eventually got loose, only a few bolts. Since then i have been carrying 7/8" key to check them once in a while. Since i've got them retight, they haven't got loose.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

I just installed mine. Great fit. No grinding, no bending, no tugging, no pulling. It will be a while until the truck moves under its own power so I will not have to retorque for a while but I know I will eventually.

These really fit well.

 

[lcwizard]

unfortunately when you use the higher shock mount you use a shorter shock. It can limit your suspension travel a little

I think this looks better and it all went in easily. Now Blue has thinking about using the shock pin on the axle. I can see where it will keep it out of the way better, but it will look like a tight fit (post #10). Does the later axle have more space? Mine is a '71.

Rudy