RobotMan 264 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 The rear shocks seem to be setting at an odd angle to the shock plate on the rear springs. They are angled such that the rubber bushings are pushing thru the holes and the upper washers are resting against the saddle plate. All is stock setup except 1" lowering block. I removed the shock plate thinking I could bend it. After removing realized I do not have the right equipment for that as it is very stiff with vertical flanges in that area. Any suggestions of how to correct this problem. Thanks Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 They should be angles down like that. I would think you either have them clocked the wrong direction or you have the drivers and passenger side mixed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 +1 with KrisNot my thumb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 the only way they could be on the wrong side is if it is a staggered shock car if both shocks are in front of the axle it is not possible to inter change them and make the shock line up. Dave edit to be clear what I am saying is there is a valley on the bracket and if the brackets were clocked wrong this valley would not let the brackets set flush with the leaf spring. Now is this his problem i don't know I can't tell from the picture but according to the u bolt threads it does appear he has had them off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 They look like they could be swapped L & R which I think could happen if they they are rotated 90*. That looks like that would put the tab for the shock at an odd angle. The hole pattern for the U-bolts looks close enough to being square that it would be possible. The down facing lips should run side to side 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Never mind what I said after taking another look at the pictures I think you guys are right the valley on the bracket I mentioned is probably running parallel with the spring rather than perpendicular. Give us a picture of the back part of the bracket where it mates to the bottom of the leaf spring Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 They look like they could be swapped L & R which I think could happen if they they are rotated 90*. That looks like that would put the tab for the shock at an odd angle. The hole pattern for the U-bolts looks close enough to being square that it would be possible. The down facing lips should run side to side +1, their simply installed wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks guys. Did not pick up on the fact they were amphibios!!! I have them installed opposite sides and rotated. Before some one chimes in I know it is ambidextrous, but that does not sound as funny when poking fun at your own mistakes. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 It happens, I'll never admit how many times I've said to MYSELF (in a Fred Sanford voice) "ya big dummy" lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machm1970 180 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 I did the exact same thing with mine 2 weeks ago! Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 Yep, so common I did it also when I had rear leafs. DOH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skidmarky 50 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 As soon as I saw your post I knew exactly what was wrong. Don't ask how I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted March 11, 2016 The plates for the CJ cars are marked R. and L. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 264 Report post Posted March 12, 2016 Changed the plates today and what do you know the shocks align nicely!!! Thanks guys Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
