what IS this thing?

[teddywags]

I'm piggybacking this thread, but if I am doing a new build ('85 CJ7 ) and trying to figure out how/where to mount the shocks and swaybar... what is the best way to do this?

Should I mount both to the ubolt plate (via THIS)?
Or should I do the sway-bar to the ubolt plate and weld mounting points onto the axles for the shocks?

 

[Torxhead]

The front lower shock mounts are on the axle housing on the '85 CJ. The rears are on the u-bolt clamp.

 

[teddywags]

The front lower shock mounts are on the axle housing on the '85 CJ. The rears are on the u-bolt clamp. I would advise moving the rear lower shock mounts to the axle housing if you plan to play in the rocks. This also means using a shorter shock absorber.

Good point. Thanks for the intel. I am thinking about buying some new Dana 44 's and will have the option to have shock mounts put on the axles. I will probably do that for the front and the rear.

I was reading some of your posts in another thread "Steering Linkage - Dana 44 swap". What are your thoughts on stock Y-link vs. crossover vs. highsteer crossover with a 4.5" spring lift?

 

[Torxhead]

Yeah, I did make an edit to my post. The thin wall housing in the model 20 housing probably cannot support a shock mount. The lower rear shock mounts on my '86 are on a Dana 44 and seem to hold up quite well. I have seen a few high steer setups on a CJ Dana 44 and they seem to look pretty good. I have a tie rod and drag link from either a Blazer or Bronco with the tie rod reversed. Getting that sucker out of the way does help when cruising thru the rocks

 

[Lumpy Grits]

OEM shock mounting points are good ones. Stay with them.
Drive it some to see if you really need the s'bar.
Took mine off the day I bought mine 32+ years ago, and have never missed it at all.
LG