Who has installed hoops and dual shocks up front?

[NOTAJP]

I don't think there is much difference. They both will have equal load.

 

[AlaskanJack]

So do you know why some front and rear dual shocks set ups go side by side vs in front and behind the axles? I was thinking it might have something to do with stability while flexing offroad.

 

[NOTAJP]

Many Toyotas, Chevys, New F250s, and most pre-runners run the shocks side by side. I really don't know the advantage. A call to James Duff might help. They have mounted shocks in all locations. In fact the first Bronco II dual shock hoop mounted the shocks behind the axle. I can't remember why he said they changed the style yet the early bronco started with one in front and one in back now two behind the axle. Now that I have confused you more....

 

[gavin]

the one in front and one behind the axle setup, will actually recommend dif length shocks. Why? Because when the axle droops, the front shock will drop more than the one in the rear (think, axle turns forward slightly when drooping, due to radius arm pivoting in bracket)
Granted, the change wouldn't be THAT much, but it could be enough to notice.
Also, especially on a TTB system, it would be MUCH easier to mount another shock near the stock mount, than it would be to make something for the front.
Same with the solid axle setups.. much easier to make/weld a 2nd shock mount next to the original, than on the nose cone.

These are only my thoughts, which may or may not make sense.. but oh well

 

[nice92explorer]

ok , from looking at the picture posted the hoop goes over the top the of the stock coil bucket/shock mount about 1.5inches, now for example if you have a 4inch suspension lift up front would you need longer shocks because of the extra inch a half?

 

[AlaskanJack]

Originally posted by nice92explorer
ok , from looking at the picture posted the hoop goes over the top the of the stock coil bucket/shock mount about 1.5inches, now for example if you have a 4inch suspension lift up front would you need longer shocks because of the extra inch a half?

I doubt it since most of the lift shocks come in 4"-6" lift. So if you have a 4" lift you should be fine.

 

[Kodiak]

Just a thought on the side by side mounting method. Will it allow for the wheel to turn with out rubbing the side wall of the tire on the head of the lower mounting bolt or shock. Another method I have seen done it was to use a F-250 shock mount it is made for one shock but could easily be modified to use one in front of the other but you need to cut off the stock mount to use the F-250 mount, but will also allow for the use of a longer shock.

F-250 shock mount install

 

[AlaskanJack]

Interesting I had considered using a coil bucket from a Bronco since some of them had dual shocks. One in front and behind the axle.

I am currently using the side by side mount method and all seems to be fine no wheel rub. I was a little worried when the replacement superlift radius arms came and they were angled a little more towards the tires pushing my shocks closer to the tires.

 

[PUR PONY]

AlaskanJack - So how is/was the skyjacker dual front shock set-up working out for you? I have been searching around to try and find someone that has it and never could. I just recieved mine this past monday and plan on installing this weekend.

Where you useing standard explorer front skyjacker shocks? How did it ride? really rough? This is going to be on my 92 ranger and I will have James duff shocks on it.

Could you please post a couple pictures if you get a chance?

Did I read correctly that you are planning on getthing the skyjacker dual REAR setup as well? did you get it yet? How is it? any pictures?

thank you very much