Limiting Straps

[Berger]

I put a 6 inch rcx lift in my 2012 1500 sport this weekend and I noticed the shocks will allow for more travel than the the springs could handle before just falling out. Anyone else have this issue? Im going to put limiting straps to prevent this just want to know if someone did that with this set up and where they bolted them and how long of a strap did they use. Any info would be appreciated here.

 

[UneasyJmitchell]

I take it you are doing some radical offroading?

 

[Berger]

No not really but from the price I seen and the peace of mind I figure why not do it.

 

[UneasyJmitchell]

What kinda shocks? I havent used the straps, but Ive seen some jeeps with it.

 

[moparmorris]

Yeah I've got the same problem with my 6" rcx lift also. I was thinking about getting straps too. I think the rcx shocks are too long


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[sausec17]

I put a 6 inch rcx lift in my 2012 1500 sport this weekend and I noticed the shocks will allow for more travel than the the springs could handle before just falling out. Anyone else have this issue? Im going to put limiting straps to prevent this just want to know if someone did that with this set up and where they bolted them and how long of a strap did they use. Any info would be appreciated here.

Bolt them to where the shocks are bolted to...

 

[Berger]

yeah I also used the shocks with the kit. All the straps I looked at have a flat tab at the end to bolt on so the upper shock bolt wouldn't sit the way it should. I've seen others that drilled out the frame and made a flat surface to bolt on to but id like to avoid that if anyone had a better idea.

 

[sausec17]

are you talking front or rear?

 

[Berger]

Rear.

 

[sausec17]

I didnt have a problem putting them on like this

 

[moparmorris]

yeah I also used the shocks with the kit. All the straps I looked at have a flat tab at the end to bolt on so the upper shock bolt wouldn't sit the way it should. I've seen others that drilled out the frame and made a flat surface to bolt on to but id like to avoid that if anyone had a better idea.

Without looking at my truck, I think I know what your talking about. The diameter of the rcx shock bodies are pretty big, so the flat tab would hit the shock body. But What might work is, using spacers or washers to bring the strap mount away from the shock.


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[Berger]

I didnt have a problem putting them on like this

How long of a strap did you use? Im away for work right now so I cant look to see what I should use but would like to order a set so I can put them in as soon as I get back home.

 

[sausec17]

pro comp 29", my shocks are a little over 30". Just small added security, got em for free at a race...since removed and gave to a buddy who actually needed them since I don't off road with my truck

 

[Berger]

Thanks for the help man. I just looked at the shock specs that came in the kit (i dont know why i didnt think to do that in the first place)and there 23 full extend so I guess ill go 20" on the straps because it has about 2" to extend past why the coil will go.