YJ front upper shock adapters?

[hoobness]

I have not rec'd my RE lift yet, but I noticed today that the upper front shock mounts on my 87 YJ are pointed up... The shocks in the picture of what I ordered (RE 4") have horozontal holes, like every shock I have ever seen..?

Im kinda confused as to whether I should find an adapter for the front shocks...
I saw something like it a quadratec p/n : 16030.102
"JKS Shock Stud Conversion Kit"

thanks

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

RE: Forum rules and guidelines

I'd contact RE to confirm, but I've never seen a YJ kit come with anything except front shocks with a post upper mount.

The conversion kit generally allows a wider range of shock options, as the eyelet is the most common mount. It does slightly decrease the working length of the shock, so I'd avoid it if you can.

 

[TwistedCU]

Re: RE: Re: RE: Adventures in the Gadget Cave

I wouldn't worry about what you saw in the pic. You'll most likely receive the proper shocks.

They probably used one set of shocks for all the lift kits.

 

[jps4jeep]

The shock adapter also allows for the shock to move in a "more natural manner" and is less stress on teh bushings, but not needed.

 

[Snitty]

RE: Re: RE: THrottle body spacers?

If you need shock adapters, Just make them out of 1.5" square tubing. that's what we did, and they work great

 

[hoobness]

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thanks!