Mike ,
I saw your post about rear shock conversions and thought I'd drop you a
line.
I installed a conversion about two or three years ago. I think I got it from
TRF but I can't be sure. It came with KYB shocks. It was made from strong
1/4" steel and mounted to the frame where the originals did. It seemed like
a really nice conversion. Well after one summer of driving I noticed a sharp
noise every time I hit a bump in the road. When I looked under the car I
couldn't believe my eyes. The frame was cracked around where the crossmember
that the shock bracket bolted to ties to the main frame! Both sides were
broken free . I'm convinced that this particular shock conversion was the
cause. I believe that the way the conversion bracket is angled it places a
sideways stress on the frame it is not designed to take. Be careful what you
use, if your sure you want to use these I'll sell you my old ones!!!!
Nick
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