Rear shocks

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

If I recall correctly, those that re-use the OE style brackets do re-drill one hole for better alignment w/the upper located mount.
Not sure it was a 'must-do' thing though.

Thanks Scoti, I hope the OP doesn’t mind. I have asked no limit if I could purchase their upper mounts only but will make an upper mount if needed. I might bolt directly to the frame as well if all lines up well and possibly make a reinforcement plate. I am waiting on my hotchkis max swivel bushings to proceed, ordered them on 9/20 through summit.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Thanks Scoti, I hope the OP doesn’t mind. I have asked no limit if I could purchase their upper mounts only but will make an upper mount if needed. I might bolt directly to the frame as well if all lines up well and possibly make a reinforcement plate. I am waiting on my hotchkis max swivel bushings to proceed, ordered them on 9/20 through summit.

I see nothing wrong w/the stud-in-frame upper mount. It works on the front just fine w/a bunch more weight.
Nice/good choice on the swivel bushings. Sucks you're still waiting though.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I see nothing wrong w/the stud-in-frame upper mount. It works on the front just fine w/a bunch more weight.
Nice/good choice on the swivel bushings. Sucks you're still waiting though.

Yes, the waiting is getting old. Holding up progress at this point, and I won’t be able to measure shock length until I get the bushings and trailing arms mounted. I think I will mount to the frame but will likely make a 3/16” thick 3x3 plate to basically reinforce the frame. Drill a hole in both the frame and new plate for the shock stud to pass through and attach the 3x3 plate with grade 8 bolts and call it done.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Yes, the waiting is getting old. Holding up progress at this point, and I won’t be able to measure shock length until I get the bushings and trailing arms mounted. I think I will mount to the frame but will likely make a 3/16” thick 3x3 plate to basically reinforce the frame. Drill a hole in both the frame and new plate for the shock stud to pass through and attach the 3x3 plate with grade 8 bolts and call it done.

Sure won't hurt anything having a reinforcement.