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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Do you guys think there is a demand for a rear crossover shock mount? The purpose of the mount is to allow for adjustment in the shock angle to configure your articulation and ride comfort needs.

There's one out there now but it's pricey.

You remove your rear shocks and mount this using the stock upper shock bolt holes. Your shocks then mount to this bar at the angle you choose. The more you angle them, the softer the ride is and more travel you can achieve.

I wanted to see if there's interest in a product like if the price was lower.

whatdoyaguysthink?

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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if the price is right, i wouldn't mind trying. but i'd be afraid of braking the upper shock mount bolts again
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Do you have a link for it so we can check it out?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tural
if the price is right, i wouldn't mind trying. but i'd be afraid of braking the upper shock mount bolts again
LOL at least it would be the last time if you did break them. You'd never have to remove em again with this bar in place.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Thats from JKS isn't it?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
Thats from JKS isn't it?
yeah JKS makes something like this but I feel like i'm paying more for the name than the product. It could be made in bare steel with two shock bolts for like $100 or even less. The bar itself would be left un-drilled so you can drill the multiple mounting holes wherever you please. Pre-drilled shock holes, if requested, could be done.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by muddeprived
yeah JKS makes something like this but I feel like i'm paying more for the name than the product. It could be made in bare steel with two shock bolts for like $100 or even less. The bar itself would be left un-drilled so you can drill the multiple mounting holes wherever you please. Pre-drilled shock holes, if requested, could be done.
True on buying the name,they do make some really nice-n-beefy stuff though.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
True on buying the name,they do make some really nice-n-beefy stuff though.
Yeah, their trackbar is indestructable for sure. I beat on it and it never flinched. Still super tight 3 years later. I ran it on my Tj and my Xj.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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I'm running there trac bar,upper&lower arms,and discos.Stuff is stout.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
I'm running there trac bar,upper&lower arms,and discos.Stuff is stout.
I would've kept their t-bar if I hadn't gone long arms. It's not exactly ideal for tons of travel so I had Andy make me a double sheer bar.

I saw their arms at 4wd hardware last time I was there. Seems like they were HUGE.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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the lowers are massive,what I like is they twist = better flex
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Have'nt seen them, but I imagine with a little patience it wouldn't be all that hard to fab up. Get us a link, I'll build a set and post the thread so we all can try it for little money : )
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/me...ory_Code=Shock

Looks simple enough.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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I could make one with scrap laying around in a couple hours, I think I might.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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If some one installs this they should do a "how too thread", many of us including myself would like to see this and also a review on the pro's and con's of the crossover.
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