76 CJ-5 Front Shocks

Has anyone ever heard of putting dual shocks on a CJ-5, short of welding new shock mounts does anyone know of a kit to complete the job? Thanks.

 

I have a set of lower spring plates for a dual shock set up. They also have a skid plate to keep the ends of the U-bolts from hanging up on stuff. They are manufactered by Con-Ferr. I think I bought them from 4 Wheel Parts, but it was about 10 years ago.

 

Thanks, we have 3 or 4 good 4x4 shops here locally but thought i'd post the question first.. Thanks again..

 

Somebody just posted in another Forum that there are now Hoop-style dual upper shock mounts, like Ford has had out for years.

If that's the case, 4WD Hardware should pick right up on them.

gj

 

Nope.

After I military wrapped my springs, I ran without shocks for a while, figuring they wouldn't help much. I finally put shocks on and it really smoothed out (comparatively) the ride.

There are also all sorts of different rate combinations that you can run with duals for different applications, such as progressive damping. This could help to increase front end life.
gj

 

Dan Stewart has hoops up front (with single shocks though). You can see pictures in his thread about changing the timing chain.

Edit: Here's the link - http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17983

 

I don't know that dual conventional shocks will help you much - I'd be more inclined to go to a single higher quality shock. On the Baja racers, they used dual shocks like this http://www.bilstein.com/offroad.php#6100 ... They were used in pairs front and rear. Their main advantage is the increased travel, as well as larger rod diameter and larger reservoir. On the front, you'll have to cut your inner fender and mount a hoop or some other fabbed-up mount. On the rear, you'll have to cut away the wheel house to mount the top of the shock. One of these per wheel would be a big improvement over stock shock absorbers, and could extend your wheel travel a lot. Expensive AFAIK.

 

Mike @ M&M Trucks (my mechanic) just took out his old Willys w/a spring over. I noticed what looked like dual front shock plates. He had used the offset stud to mount the shocks canted forward towards the top. He advised that the other studs were for a removeable sway bar. It would not take much to weld another top stud to the frame & the possible dual shock angles are numerous.

gj