Topic: Shock mount on TJ axle (Read 7311 times)

MOCAJ · « **on:** January 14, 2009, 07:16:52 PM »

Minor problem today, noticed the rear shock was not attached to the axle :wink:

The shock mount to the axle is sheared off, not at the weld but approx half way up the bracket.

Where can i get a new mount to weld on to the axle

Its a 97 TJ

Will see if i can load a piccie

Bubba · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:18:50 PM »

pics please

MOCAJ · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:19:49 PM »

working on it :lol:

MOCAJ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:23:10 PM »

Not brilliant but you can see the idea

Bubba · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:23:35 PM »

i would think it could be welded but a pic would help for sure

Bubba · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:24:26 PM »

thats the shlepmobile

MOCAJ · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:24:36 PM »

the bracket has gone at the mid point, could be plated i spose to give it strength

MOCAJ · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:25:19 PM »

nah its the gailmobil :lol:

Bubba · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:26:27 PM »

ahh looks more gay than normal :lol:

gazjeep · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:29:46 PM »

Is it just made out of sheet / plate steel ?

If so & you can get it off (both bits) for a pattern, so long as the bends are straight without any fancy joggles I might be able to get a replacement made up.

Oh & how thick is the material its made from ?

Let me know :wink:

isle of man · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:31:47 PM »

RE does a kit - so does Clayton but his bracket relocates the mount....Have seen this before the mount hangs down like a whores draws begs to be knocked off!!!!

MOCAJ · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:32:58 PM »

found the RE kit, looks the job 8-)

dxmedia · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:45:32 PM »

Been thinking today about relocating the shock mounts to the top of the axle tubes.

Only thing which concerned me was the heat build up welding. Pulling the halfshafts and draining all the oil is the solution I suppose?

isle of man · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:49:08 PM »

Oil does not go to the top of the tube.....

dxmedia · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:53:14 PM »

But the oil does go down the tube. Welding with enough heat to be good penetration will be hot enough for it to catch i'd have thought?

isle of man · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:56:07 PM »

One has much to learn young JEDI.

Bubba · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:56:45 PM »

he he

dxmedia · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2009, 08:59:50 PM »

:roll:

isle of man · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:04:22 PM »

Let me help you - locate a jack and lift the side you intend to weld.

Luke the above advice is free of charge......

dxmedia · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:05:26 PM »

You've never seen a truck go up in flames from welding have you?

Nosebolt · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:07:27 PM »

Quote from: "isle of man"

Let me help you - locate a jack and lift the opposing side you intend to weld.

Luke the above advice is free of charge......

just a guess, are you saying tube fills with oil=no oxygen=no fire and oil keeps heat away from seals?

Bubba · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:07:35 PM »

yup i have

isle of man · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:08:12 PM »

True....Had a TATima go bang does that count?

dxmedia · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:09:57 PM »

wow, unbelivable advice :lol: :lol:

I'll stick to draining oil from things which I'm welding personally :wink:

greggmo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:37:53 PM »

the oil wont light it has no air in there. there is no problem welding to the tubes as long as there is not to much penetration and in any case there is plenty of room between the shaft and the tube wall. as for your bracket Steve we can weld it easy enough and strengthen it if ya like. 8-)

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