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Dents in shocks from knuckle

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by chicomecha, Mar 26, 2007.

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  1. Mar 27, 2007
    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    every thing you wanted to know about a shock but were afarid to ask :rofl: lot of good points here,and different ways of looking at things,:beer:
     
    kaiser_willys, Mar 27, 2007
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  2. Mar 27, 2007
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Depending on the diameter, aftermarket shocks will get hit by the knuckle. My Dad put the front shocks behind the front axle, with fabricated shock "hoops". Mine seems to be fine with the Heckethorns. I even (stoopid)cut the steering stops off of the axle tube....
     
    Patrick, Mar 27, 2007
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  3. Mar 27, 2007
    wheelie

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    I'd like to say that I, for one, am shocked at the shocking amount of rebound this shocking shock question has spurred. :)roll: Yea, okay. Who wasn't waitin fer that right.) But really, it seems to be a very common problem among lifted JEEPs. My Ranchos are dented, seem to still be okay, and I think I'll leave em be.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2007
    chicomecha

    chicomecha New Member

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    Yep, I'll bet it has to do with the lift, as a lift would allow the axle to move side to side more than stock. I'm going to check, but I'll also bet just testing it flat on the garage floor will show plenty of clearance. Then on a side hill, or angled downhill, with uneven weight on the front, all of a sudden the axle shifts somewhat, and bink, a dent.
     
    chicomecha, Mar 27, 2007
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