Shock mount changes? What year?

[Degnol]

I'm getting ready to put some new springs under my '66 FJ40. My rear shock mounts are on top of the axle housing, but I have some springplates from a later model '40 that have the shock mounts on them. Should I keep the shock mounts where they are or use the later model spring plates so I'll have the option? I have no intention of running four shocks on the rear, unless someone can convince me otherwise.
Thanks,
Ed

 

[teapot]

if it already works don't mess with it. i would leave the mounts on the top of the axle and mount the shocks to them on,one less thing to worry about on the trail if something breaks.you could also carry the u-bolt plate for a spare if you want.

 

[Degnol]

Thanks, Teapot. Simpler is better. I'll probably get rid of the springplates as I don't do much here in Missouri that would break one, I have other springplates without the shock mount.
Happy New Year

Ed

 

[65swb45]

Change was in 9 of 73.

 

[Desertdave]

Change was in 9 of 73.

Are you sure?? My 10/74 FJ40 has the pins on top of the axle, still.