Rear lower shock mount

[HTC42]

SOA FJ 40. Currently have the lower end of the shocks connected to the stock u bolt plates… which are now two spring packs and an axle tube higher than stock, which doesn’t leave much room for a shock that can accommodate the travel the spring is capable of. Looking for recommendations on mounts I can have welded on. Will post a pic of the current setup when I get home.

 

[HTC42]

SOA FJ 40. Currently have the lower end of the shocks connected to the stock u bolt plates… which are now two spring packs and an axle tube higher than stock, which doesn’t leave much room for a shock that can accommodate the travel the spring is capable of. Looking for recommendations on mounts I can have welded on. Will post a pic of the current setup when I get home.

Rear axle

 

[B y r o n]

How about something like this?

 

[HTC42]

Pic

 

[HTC42]

How about something like this?

I saw those, but the overhung load on the backside stud portion makes me leery

 

[B y r o n]

I saw those, but the overhung load on the backside stud portion makes me leery

If you're worried about the load on the mounting stud then maybe these would fit your requirements.

 

[HTC42]

I saw those, but the overhung load on the backside stud portion makes me leery

On second thought, these are different than the ones I had looked at. I remember seeing these and wanting a picture of the back of the stud mount. I guess I should email them

 

[peesalot]

When you get my springs you can ditch the wierd block/riser things, you'll bet at same height. Weld lower shock mount to rear of axle tube just inside the u-bolt.
I used 1.5" angle iron, cut 1.5" piece, drill 11/16" hole in one side, bolt shock stud in hole, weld nut to back of angle iron, cut rest of threads past nut off, you may have to grind a bit on the nut to get to sit against axle tube flat, then weld top & bottom of angle iron to axle tube, I set mine so center of shock stud was right on the tube weld ( centered ).

 

[HTC42]

When you get my springs you can ditch the wierd block/riser things, you'll bet at same height. Weld lower shock mount to rear of axle tube just inside the u-bolt.
I used 1.5" angle iron, cut 1.5" piece, drill 11/16" hole in one side, bolt shock stud in hole, weld nut to back of angle iron, cut rest of threads past nut off, you may have to grind a bit on the nut to get to sit against axle tube flat, then weld top & bottom of angle iron to axle tube, I set mine so center of shock stud was right on the tube weld ( centered ).

Those are my spring perches… I had them made to replace the crazy oddball pivot perch setup that was on there when I bought it.

 

[HTC42]

When you get my springs you can ditch the wierd block/riser things, you'll bet at same height. Weld lower shock mount to rear of axle tube just inside the u-bolt.
I used 1.5" angle iron, cut 1.5" piece, drill 11/16" hole in one side, bolt shock stud in hole, weld nut to back of angle iron, cut rest of threads past nut off, you may have to grind a bit on the nut to get to sit against axle tube flat, then weld top & bottom of angle iron to axle tube, I set mine so center of shock stud was right on the tube weld ( centered ).

Like this?

 

[pbgbottle]

I welded on a pin and flat stock to the bottom of the axle tube.

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[pbgbottle]

I did them like this on the front I have them on top of axle on the rear there on the bottom side. I use the same length shocks front and rear. It just worked out that way by chance
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[peesalot]

Yup, thats it, to get angle right bolt to shock then tack to axle. I realize those are you spring perches, cut them off or cut them down, IMO.

 

[peesalot]

I would cut those perches down to about 3/4 or 1 " off axle tube. The perch being tall like that puts ALOT of leverage on things when pinion tries to rotate up under throttle.

 

[HTC42]

I just measured the approach and departure. 50 degree up front and 60 on the tail dragger.

 

[HTC42]

Beefy! I’m happy with this gamble. Monroe part from the home of next day delivery. Going to be a lot of cutting and grinding after it’s welded up to the angle iron

 

[ryanwk628]

Would this work?

 

[peesalot]

Those would be sweet. If you go with original plan the angle iron takes the place of the washer behind the large nut shaped into stud. Burn that large nut to angle, run the back nut up to angle, burn that to back of angle, grind nut & threads behind angle to shape of axle tube if needed ( its just a hair), once tacked to tube go in thru the open sides and weld the backside nut to axle tube, I filled the sides with weld as it isnt much and looks good. I used same parts.

 

[HTC42]

Those would be sweet. If you go with original plan the angle iron takes the place of the washer behind the large nut shaped into stud. Burn that large nut to angle, run the back nut up to angle, burn that to back of angle, grind nut & threads behind angle to shape of axle tube if needed ( its just a hair), once tacked to tube go in thru the open sides and weld the backside nut to axle tube, I filled the sides with weld as it isnt much and looks good. I used same parts.

That’s on my table

 

[HTC42]

Ready for the hot glue gun!