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Shock mounting

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by DoubleTigerLefty, Jul 7, 2016.

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    Hey yall

    This post on craigslist (nobody touc, I got dibs) offers some clean-looking shocks off a 77 honda. The guy says they've never been used... but I'm doubtful. They look like they have progressive springs, and I'm considering getting them, but I don't know if I can trust his statement. At that age, shocks should be shot, no?

    More importantly, the one mount is a fork-type, as in it has two prongs on one end, instead of the typical singlet eye setup. Is it safe to simply mount these with a bushing or a spacer between the two prongs of the mount? I feel like there would be no real issue.
     
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    You should ask him what size the shocks are. I wouldn't go bigger than 14" and those look kinda big to me. It says new shocks so these aren't OEM.

    What makes you think these are progressive - there are a lot of knock-off out there that are crap Chinese alloy - hard to tell my looking unless you have a progressive series number to compare them to.

    This said I don't think the bottom mount will work for you - 1) you're not going to have enough of a bolt to get any thread to pass all the way through I don't think 2) Even if you do I doubt you'll be able to get the whole thing to sit plumb top to bottom as inside prong won't allow you to push it in far enough.

    I could be wrong but I wouldn't risk it.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Progressive the brand, or progressive the type of spring winding?
     
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    The spring winding. It's clear to me that there's two different kinds.

    But the top is offset. Which poses a problem. I'm definitely going to wait for responses from other craigslisters to respond, there are a few postings. I've simply seen this type of shock with the eye on one hand and the prongs on the other, and I wanted to know opinions on that for the next time I encounter such shocks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Unless the lower mount was made to unscrew from the piston rod, the only option is to not use it (OK that's not really true. You can cut the lower mount off and carefully weld on the correct type of mount). Most OEM shocks do not have changeable mounts.
     
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