In the ongoing quest for real suspension, my long travel "design" needs to move the upper shock mount outward (and upward) along with the bottom. For now the plan is to locate it as far out as possible with out interference with the UCA. This will probably involve cutting the current spring bucket out, but may include it as a brace for the new mount. Wondering about other people's input (1 in particular). The UCA mount could also be incorporated into the bracing of the new mount. The real question is how much shock clearance the LT UCA will deliver. Moving the shock outboard seems necessary at this point to acheive a reasonable motion rate and not require super stiff springs.

 

you wont have room for that upper strut mount with coilovers. just cut that bad boy off when the time comes. the upper arms are extended 3" so plenty of room for a coilover that probably only has an O.D of 2.75 or so? all the bracing should be done as part of a mini engine cage. with a cross brace that goes over the engine to tie the 2 hoops all together as one. and youll find out your shock angle when you mock everything up at full bump and try to get as close to 90* perpendicular (sp?) from your lower arm.

 

That cage will b a bitch. Gonna be movin some **** around. Baja truck in wv. This is gonna be funny.