sv41878

Ok so I was just cruising for a t case drop and all the picture I saw look like the drop consists of 4 bushings in metal tubes and longer bolts. From someone who has installed one, is this all they are? And if so, can I get away with cutting the eyes off the extra set of shocks I have (before they go to scrap), getting some longer bolts and washers for the top an bottom and using that. I know they only cost like $45 of so, but the measurements are right and saving $45 now gives me that to spend somewhere else on my project.

DEVILSTOY

just find some nice square 1" steel tubing and drill some holes in it and buy 1" longer bolts , thats what i did and works perfect

sv41878

I was wondering about the rubber bushings in most kits claiming to further reduce vibes.

89whiteXJ

I agree. I installed the one that came with the RC lift but if it were all i needed I would just do this ^^

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rweaver138

x2

DEVILSTOY

theres no rubber bushings from the factory , thats what the rubber trans mount is for , you'll be fine , http://www.carparts.com/ROUGH-COUNTR...2336_10618.car

sv41878

Thanks for the input guys.

DEVILSTOY

some of these parts companies sell are so simple to make and way over priced for what it is

sv41878

That's what I was seeing, they looked simple enough to build on my own and didn't want to spend where I don't have to since I'm laid off and on a tight budget.

DEVILSTOY

i had 1" square stock laying around , im sure you could come across some somewhere for free , i weld end caps on it just to keep so mud and dirt out of it too but its not really nessacary

sv41878

I'm sure I can find something lying around somewhere, I only need 6 inches or so to work with.

DEVILSTOY

yea well x2 i think mine i made were 7" each i left a little extra room

sv41878

Extra room doesn't hurt at all. Do you have pics of them with the end caps on them?

DEVILSTOY

ill take some in the morning

sv41878

Thanx, in NY, I think it's best to seal them up so I don't end up with a salt mine inside.