crud, McMaster-Carr‏ isn't willing to send the shock to Alaska

 

Did y'all try West Marine? Several members used their shocks as well.

 

I put in an order with MSCDirect.com to see if they are willing to ship. I hope the $18 in postage for $19 in parts is good enough.

 

Go look at posts #22 and #25 on page #3 of this thread......mine looks exactly like that, It takes up very little room.

 

MSCDirect.com is shipping to Alaska via UPS ground for a mere $18. Not sure if they will send to Canada

 

just completed mine and this is what the manufacture should of done.
IT CAME OUT GRREATTTT. Bought the tools at harbor freight

blind riveter tool 94100(16.99)
rivet nuts 2972(9.99)
stainless machine screws,variety pack 93811(4.99)

bought at west marine

angle brackets,black 8509077(12.99)
gas shock 30lb 8508863(25.99)

the angle brackets are 1 1/4 in wide.the bracket on the tailgate can be 1 1/4 but the one on the inside needs to be between 1 3/4 and 2 inches.2 inches would be best.i had to fab a spacer for the inside out of 3/16 steel,welded a couple of pieces together.here are a couple of pic of the final product.sorry i did not take pics of the install.

 

I have a couple StrongArm 4291 shocks left over from my XJ that I never used. Could one of those be used for this setup, and then just purchase the other hardware from West Marine?

 

I need to do something like this Its the most annoying thing about my JK...

 

Very nice. I am going to try this.

 

Showed the wife all the work you have done. She gave the go ahead to try it- Thanks!