Sheet metal shock towers by Boostwerks
11-16-2014, 01:27 PM
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Thanks! Necessary? probably not, but I plan to tow a trailer with this thing, so it ties in the hitch to the cage structure instead of relying on just the nut strips and thin factory sheetmetal.
11-24-2014, 10:24 PM
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Threw on some primer this past weekend...
Bolted on the passenger side quarter guard...
Also whipped up a truss and bumpstop pads...
More soon
Bolted on the passenger side quarter guard...
Also whipped up a truss and bumpstop pads...
More soon
12-08-2014, 05:54 PM
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can you like teach me how to do this kind of quality work? id love to pump out the quality work that you got going on here! also what rear leaf packs are you running? they look like they are a nice soft pack. also well do you like driving on the road with your ballistic fab jointed shackles in the rear? I was interested in buying a DIY kit from your store but I choose not to as my jeep is my DD weekend wheeler.
12-09-2014, 11:43 AM
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can you like teach me how to do this kind of quality work? id love to pump out the quality work that you got going on here! also what rear leaf packs are you running? they look like they are a nice soft pack. also well do you like driving on the road with your ballistic fab jointed shackles in the rear? I was interested in buying a DIY kit from your store but I choose not to as my jeep is my DD weekend wheeler.
They are 3.5" IRO leafs, which I honest don't know if I would buy again. I have just a couple hundred miles on them, and already the rear portion is starting to "S". When it comes time to replace them I'll definitely save my pennies for a set of deavers.
The Comp Shackles are great on the road actually for most applications. The disclaimer is really intended for those with super high lifts and no sway bars, as the shackles will increase the rear's tendency to roll while turning. If you have a front sway bar, and a mild lift they will do fine.
As for updates, I was able to get the drivers side guard bolted on, and seam sealed both sides to the body. Then threw on some paint. I still need to throw a couple more coats on to get the color right, and then clear coat. More crap cell phone pics...
12-09-2014, 08:55 PM
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lol. Honestly, it's just the will to do the work and patience needed to do it right, that are the biggest factors. It obviously helps that I'm a professional automotive fabricator and have access to machines, but really anyone can do it. You simply have to dive in head first and take your time.
agreed, im on a budget to build my jeep so I very cheap (17 years old and still in highschool that's why). I recently replaced the rear lower quarters on mine along with the rockers and floors with very much success. I was pretty happy with the results for using magiver grade metal benders and my cheap welder that I got off my dad.
They are 3.5" IRO leafs, which I honest don't know if I would buy again. I have just a couple hundred miles on them, and already the rear portion is starting to "S". When it comes time to replace them I'll definitely save my pennies for a set of deavers.
ill have to look them up. right now I have a bastard pack in the rear of mine now thats a light over flat now. maybe 1-1.5" of actual arch. looking for some new spring packs all together that will still ride nice and soft like my bastard pack does.
The Comp Shackles are great on the road actually for most applications. The disclaimer is really intended for those with super high lifts and no sway bars, as the shackles will increase the rear's tendency to roll while turning. If you have a front sway bar, and a mild lift they will do fine.
currently im sitting at about 4.5" of lift with a 33" tire. I would like to go up to 35s within the next year or so. im running no rear sway bar and the front sway bar with quick discos. ill have to look into a pair of your DIY comp shackles
As for updates, I was able to get the drivers side guard bolted on, and seam sealed both sides to the body. Then threw on some paint. I still need to throw a couple more coats on to get the color right, and then clear coat. More crap cell phone pics...
agreed, im on a budget to build my jeep so I very cheap (17 years old and still in highschool that's why). I recently replaced the rear lower quarters on mine along with the rockers and floors with very much success. I was pretty happy with the results for using magiver grade metal benders and my cheap welder that I got off my dad.
They are 3.5" IRO leafs, which I honest don't know if I would buy again. I have just a couple hundred miles on them, and already the rear portion is starting to "S". When it comes time to replace them I'll definitely save my pennies for a set of deavers.
ill have to look them up. right now I have a bastard pack in the rear of mine now thats a light over flat now. maybe 1-1.5" of actual arch. looking for some new spring packs all together that will still ride nice and soft like my bastard pack does.
The Comp Shackles are great on the road actually for most applications. The disclaimer is really intended for those with super high lifts and no sway bars, as the shackles will increase the rear's tendency to roll while turning. If you have a front sway bar, and a mild lift they will do fine.
currently im sitting at about 4.5" of lift with a 33" tire. I would like to go up to 35s within the next year or so. im running no rear sway bar and the front sway bar with quick discos. ill have to look into a pair of your DIY comp shackles
As for updates, I was able to get the drivers side guard bolted on, and seam sealed both sides to the body. Then threw on some paint. I still need to throw a couple more coats on to get the color right, and then clear coat. More crap cell phone pics...
loving how your keeping everything the same color! the seam sealer on the quarter guards was a nice idea.