Rear bumper brackets on aftermarket swingout - Page 3

BigBluePile · 10-31-2009, 08:06 PM

Happy Halloween!!

Today I ground down the frame brackets and installed everything. It's all done now. The true test will be under compression/jacking/recovery but I'm confident that this new set up will work better that before.

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BigBluePile · 11-01-2009, 04:00 PM

Ok, well, here's the results of my project:

Here's a shot of the new bumper brackets. As you can see my shackles are NO WHERE near making any kind of contact with those brackets. Success!!! That is actually the farthest my shackles have moved in years! LOL!!!

Bad news: my shocks are now stopping my axle due to full compression of the shock itself because I raised the mount when I installed the flip kit.

So, the question is: should I install a bumpstop extension???? I think I would rather have a shock be at full compression rather than extension, but really what do I know??

It's probably a good thing though that my shocks are stopping the articulation. Due to the wheels I have and their shallow backspacing I am actually rubbing against those plastic trim pieces behind the rear tire(honestly who still has those things anyways...

). I don't imagine they are going to last much longer. Also, my rear tires are ALMOST rubbing the frame rails now too. This is not a surprise to me, as I was aware of this when I went with these rims. I may also consider moving the axle forward a smidge to center it in the wheel wheel. I could also put some wheel spacers on too(atleast 1").

Ironically, the front end has about 1-2" of compression/extension to go before bumpstops are contacted and thats with a swaybar on!! LOL!!

So, whattya all think??

ScottyC · 11-01-2009, 05:58 PM

Move the shock mounts lower. You want more compression than what is showing. You could easly move them so the shock bolt is just under the axle tube. That is where I mount them on all of the rigs that leave the shop.

I would also consider a 5" long shackle. It will increase the flex quite a bit to be honest with you.

BigBluePile · 11-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyC

Move the shock mounts lower. You want more compression than what is showing. You could easly move them so the shock bolt is just under the axle tube. That is where I mount them on all of the rigs that leave the shop.

I would also consider a 5" long shackle. It will increase the flex quite a bit to be honest with you.

Man those things are gonna be a pain to get off...LOL!! So should I still put the bumpstop extension in? Either that or I'm gonna have to run wheel spacers to prevent the wheel from hitting the frame rails once I move the shock mount down. Oh, and a 5" shackle, won't that raise my butt up too?

BigBluePile · 11-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Bump!

Etype R · 11-04-2009, 08:53 AM

I would extend the bump stops and leave the mounts where they are. If you move your shocks, I would consider mounting them on the axle like everyone else does / \

4Crawler · 11-04-2009, 08:58 AM

I found with the stock rear shock mounts, there was no way to get a shock sized to fit, it was either too short under extension or too long under compression with any sort of suspension flex (fine for stock springs):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...shtml#R-Shocks

BigBluePile · 11-04-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etype R

I would extend the bump stops and leave the mounts where they are. If you move your shocks, I would consider mounting them on the axle like everyone else does / \

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Crawler

I found with the stock rear shock mounts, there was no way to get a shock sized to fit, it was either too short under extension or too long under compression with any sort of suspension flex (fine for stock springs):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...shtml#R-Shocks

Actually, I had set out to mount my shocks in the standard /\ configuration. I ran into some issues with that. Had stuff interfering. Looks like I'm getting the grinder out again! LOL!!

Now, am I going to damage my shocks?

11-01-2009, 05:58 PM	#53 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windsor/Greeley, CO Posts: 1,179	Move the shock mounts lower. You want more compression than what is showing. You could easly move them so the shock bolt is just under the axle tube. That is where I mount them on all of the rigs that leave the shop. I would also consider a 5" long shackle. It will increase the flex quite a bit to be honest with you. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE! Last edited by ScottyC; 11-01-2009 at 05:59 PM.

11-04-2009, 08:53 AM	#56 (permalink)
Etype R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 294	I would extend the bump stops and leave the mounts where they are. If you move your shocks, I would consider mounting them on the axle like everyone else does / \ __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner - Full SR5 package - 4 inch lift - 35" tires

11-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#57 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	I found with the stock rear shock mounts, there was no way to get a shock sized to fit, it was either too short under extension or too long under compression with any sort of suspension flex (fine for stock springs): - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...shtml#R-Shocks __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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