Today I installed Synergy's front lower shock mount relocation brackets. Took a fair amount of cutting/grinding to get the brackets to fit nicely around the lower C gussets.

 

Hey out of curiosity when would you find having lower shock mount relocation brackets a bonus? I'm asking because I'm about to pull the trigger on my C gussets and since they'll be welded on, figure killing two birds while the welder is down there might be a good idea. I'm already cringing about replacing my ball joints at the same time too when I only have 4K miles on my rig.

 

The Synergy's are bolt on, Nemesis Industries makes a nice set too that also raises your shock mount an inch for more droop, also bolt on. When running a longer shock with long travel, the brackets give the shock a better angle so at full flex your shock doesn't have a stressed out bow to it. Also keeps the shock body from rubbing the frame when flexed.

 

With painting, that's about how long it took me! I've cut the sheet metal before but all that drilling was quite nerve wracking, knowing that one wrong move could ruin the whole side. 😰 But yes, I'm definitely going to keep JCR at the top of my shopping list from now on!

 

Why are you replacing your ball joints? If there's nothing wrong with them I would just leave them until they wear out.

 

Installed a Teraflex 2.5in coil and shock kit.

 

Just bought some poison spyder crusher corners and a warn winch!❤️

 

. Installed new hard top from Bulldawg Manufacturing; very happy with the fit and look.

 

What paint did you use for that? Looks awesome!

 

Installed the Rockhard oil and transmission skid plate

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