Question about Shock Compression / Extension with Relocation Brackets

[HighCountryJLU]

You will need to set the bump stops to ensure you do not bottom out the longer shock either way. The shock is longer than stock collapsed so the stock bump stops will not protect the shock. If you run the brackets you will need 1" additional to account for it. 2" bump over stock is what would be needed with the shock and bracket.

I've got the lovely diesel bump stops that are 1 3/8" longer than the other JLs, so I think I should be good. This thread (and a few others) seems to recommend a mild lift just to get our bump stops "stopping" where a normal JL's would. Will certainly keep an eye on it.

This is good to know about the EVO brackets, thanks….. As for the sway bar links, you want them long enough so the sway bar doesn’t invert at full droop if you’re using the Rubi disco……Also by moving the shock shaft up, you’re increasing the droop so just make sure the spring is staying put, since it’s not a dual or triple rate spring….

I would take another look at just how hard the shock is hitting the frame, I don’t think it’s enough to worry over looking at the pic, but it’s hard to tell for sure…If it’s just touching the frame you’re fine….

Fair enough. I'll go get it flex'd out again before dumping any more money into it. If it's very close to full extension, I'll just leave it alone. I'd much rather crimp a shock than have a spring pop out due to shock extension. I had them verify that the springs were still well seated when they flex'd it the first time, so I don't want to mess with that geometry by changing the mount point for the shocks.

Thanks everyone!

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[CloakedWillys]

I've got the lovely diesel bump stops that are 1 3/8" longer than the other JLs, so I think I should be good. This thread (and a few others) seems to recommend a mild lift just to get our bump stops "stopping" where a normal JL's would. Will certainly keep an eye on it.

OK, In that case cycle the suspension and see if there is still 1" of shaft showing at full stuff. You may not loose anything adding the bracket.