Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it affords,
etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it during
an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably my
own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.

The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear shocks
and did it right. This is what I did:

I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod and
welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in the
center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875"). Total
cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
(15" travel).

Terry
92YJ



"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it affords,
> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it during
an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably my
own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.

The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear shocks
and did it right. This is what I did:

I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod and
welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in the
center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875"). Total
cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
(15" travel).

Terry
92YJ



"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it affords,
> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it during
an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably my
own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.

The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear shocks
and did it right. This is what I did:

I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod and
welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in the
center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875"). Total
cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
(15" travel).

Terry
92YJ



"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it affords,
> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.


"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> during
> an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
> while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
> situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably
> my
> own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
> use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
> placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
>
> The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
> If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> shocks
> and did it right. This is what I did:
>
> I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> and
> welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
> on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> the
> center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
> have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
> lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
> the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
> the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> Total
> cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
> extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
> (15" travel).
>
> Terry
> 92YJ
>
>
>
> "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
>> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
>> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
>> affords,
>> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
>> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.


"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> during
> an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
> while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
> situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably
> my
> own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
> use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
> placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
>
> The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
> If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> shocks
> and did it right. This is what I did:
>
> I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> and
> welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
> on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> the
> center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
> have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
> lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
> the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
> the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> Total
> cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
> extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
> (15" travel).
>
> Terry
> 92YJ
>
>
>
> "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
>> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
>> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
>> affords,
>> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
>> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.


"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> during
> an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for a
> while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in most
> situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is probably
> my
> own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it for
> use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where I
> placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
>
> The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and articulation.
> If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> shocks
> and did it right. This is what I did:
>
> I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> and
> welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount welds
> on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> the
> center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since I
> have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the existing
> lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts allow
> the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s in
> the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> Total
> cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE front
> extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the RS99036s
> (15" travel).
>
> Terry
> 92YJ
>
>
>
> "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
>> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock mount
>> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
>> affords,
>> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with them
>> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
>>
>>
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yea those DT8000s are a little fatter than the Ranchos. I had the exact
same interference when using them and the upper MORE mounts.

I have a D60 front and rear axle too. The XJ lower mounts from MORE didn't
exactly fit the larger axle tube, but a good welder can cut them to fit.

Good luck to ya. Sounds like a nice rig you have.

Terry
92YJ


"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cnai3v01jst@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
> axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
> interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
> we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.
>
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> > Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> > during
> > an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for
a
> > while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in
most
> > situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is
probably
> > my
> > own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it
for
> > use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where
I
> > placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> > existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> > Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
> >
> > The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and
articulation.
> > If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> > fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> > shocks
> > and did it right. This is what I did:
> >
> > I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> > and
> > welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount
welds
> > on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> > the
> > center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> > relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> > driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since
I
> > have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the
existing
> > lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> > weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts
allow
> > the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> > about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s
in
> > the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> > Total
> > cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE
front
> > extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the
RS99036s
> > (15" travel).
> >
> > Terry
> > 92YJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> >> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock
mount
> >> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
> >> affords,
> >> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with
them
> >> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yea those DT8000s are a little fatter than the Ranchos. I had the exact
same interference when using them and the upper MORE mounts.

I have a D60 front and rear axle too. The XJ lower mounts from MORE didn't
exactly fit the larger axle tube, but a good welder can cut them to fit.

Good luck to ya. Sounds like a nice rig you have.

Terry
92YJ


"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cnai3v01jst@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
> axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
> interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
> we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.
>
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> > Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> > during
> > an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for
a
> > while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in
most
> > situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is
probably
> > my
> > own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it
for
> > use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where
I
> > placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> > existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> > Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
> >
> > The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and
articulation.
> > If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> > fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> > shocks
> > and did it right. This is what I did:
> >
> > I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> > and
> > welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount
welds
> > on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> > the
> > center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> > relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> > driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since
I
> > have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the
existing
> > lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> > weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts
allow
> > the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> > about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s
in
> > the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> > Total
> > cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE
front
> > extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the
RS99036s
> > (15" travel).
> >
> > Terry
> > 92YJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> >> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock
mount
> >> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
> >> affords,
> >> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with
them
> >> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Teraflex YJ Rear Shock Mount Bar?
 

Yea those DT8000s are a little fatter than the Ranchos. I had the exact
same interference when using them and the upper MORE mounts.

I have a D60 front and rear axle too. The XJ lower mounts from MORE didn't
exactly fit the larger axle tube, but a good welder can cut them to fit.

Good luck to ya. Sounds like a nice rig you have.

Terry
92YJ


"SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:cnai3v01jst@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Thanks, Terry. So far I've moved the lower mounts inward (have a D60 rear
> axle) to align tem with the upper MORE mounts, but that hasn't stopped the
> interference. I may just flip the shocks & see what happens. Fairly sure
> we're going to have to reengineer the mounts to get something that works.
>
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:4196a120$0$9106$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.c om...
> > Yes, I used that bar for awhile on my 92 YJ, but ended up snapping it
> > during
> > an offroad outing last summer. I also used the MORE rear extensions for
a
> > while too. The shock mount bar is hollow inside but its strength in
most
> > situations still should be sufficient. The reason mine broke is
probably
> > my
> > own fault because I welded a couple of shock mounts onto the top of it
for
> > use instead of using the provided mount holes. It snapped exactly where
I
> > placed the new weld which probably caused a weak point in the bar. The
> > existing mount holes really don't give you that much more travel length.
> > Personally, I wouldn't recommend using this bar.
> >
> > The stock rear YJ shocks are severely limited in length and
articulation.
> > If you want any real shock extension in the back, your gonna have to
> > fabricate something that works. I finally got serious about the rear
> > shocks
> > and did it right. This is what I did:
> >
> > I had a local welder cut a solid piece of 1.25"x1.25" steel welding rod
> > and
> > welded it across the frame just above the existing upper shock mount
welds
> > on each side. He also drilled and tapped holes about 2 inches apart in
> > the
> > center of the rod for the upper shock mounts. You may have to slightly
> > relocate the fuel and brake lines that run near this location on the
> > driver's side rear, I did. I had a little more room to work with since
I
> > have a 1" body lift in place. I also had the welder cut off the
existing
> > lower shock mounts from the axle tube. I replaced them with a pair of
> > weld-on XJ rear shock mounts that I bought from MORE. These mounts
allow
> > the shocks to pivot laterally from side to side. My shocks now ride at
> > about a 45 degree angle inward, and I currently use the Rancho RS99012s
in
> > the back (compressed - 19.375", extended - 32.25", travel - 12.875").
> > Total
> > cost (excluding shocks) - about 150 bucks. I'm also using the MORE
front
> > extensions and use the longest shocks available from Rancho, the
RS99036s
> > (15" travel).
> >
> > Terry
> > 92YJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "SoK66" <SoK66@frontier.net> wrote in message
> > news:cn443c025gp@enews2.newsguy.com...
> >> Anyone out there have any experience with Teraflex's YJ rear shock
mount
> >> bar? I'm wondering how it attaches, how much additional travel it
> >> affords,
> >> etc. I installed the M.O.R.E. extensions but have had bad luck with
them
> >> ripping the sides of the shocks (DT8000s) at full compression.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>