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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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2nd Gen 4Runner Rear Upper Shock Brackets

A few months ago MarcP had mentioned he found some brackets from a Jeep lift that would convert the upper shock mounting hardware from a "pin" mount to an "eye" mount. I think a few people here have fabbed some up something similar themselves. I was browsing the net and found these pre-fabbed and independent from a lift kit. They are made by Rubicon Express and can be found HERE.
They require that the diameter of the mounting hole be increased by about a millimeter, other than that they bolt right on with a 27mm socket. Now I have a heck of a lot more shock options.

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Mounted some Bilstien 5150's

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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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I will be installing mine this weekend if I have time...basically the same brackets you got.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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I like it, looks pretty easy to fab up yourself too
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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I put mine on last night.....what a PITA. I always have trouble getting the rear shocks on the lower stem. I still need to tighten things down more. I will get some pics tonight.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Got mine on with some new MX-6 adjustable shocks...



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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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That is an excellent idea. I learned first hand the other day about just how fun it is getting to that upper shock bolt on the passenger side. My only question/concern would be the limiting of travel. is this a factor?

FYI - a Flex Head Angled 3/8" ratchet with a 14mm deep well will fit between the frame rail and the body for those upper shock mounts. Of course, if you have a body lift, you have no issues getting to it. Sorry for the basic info.
Kat
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Old May 15, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Marc P where did you find the hardware i went to countless hardware shops and i can't find it
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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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How much offset do these give? they look to be about 1" or so
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiff
How much offset do these give? they look to be about 1" or so
Yup, you loose about 1" in compression (upward travel).



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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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So if you put these on with only 1.5" of lift in the back would it be best to just run stock length and travel shocks or extended?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc P
Got mine on with some new MX-6 adjustable shocks...



How do you like them mx6's I have a set but never put them on just wondering how the ride?? Whats the legth collapsed and extended and what kind of hight is in your rear lift??
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