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it's not the case if you use OEM-length front shocks. The front downtravel is limited by the shocks.


This is true somewhat, the front shocks do have a limited amount of travel. But, the true limiting factor of the front downtravel is a piece of metal that hit's the underside of the upper a-arm. Look or feel under it and you will find it.


Joe, I checked both Rodeo 2002 and Axiom 2004. On both vehicles, with completely stock-length shocks and stock mounts, the shock "stops" before the metal bumpstops you were mentioning get into contact.

The clearence between these events is very small, although, I have to admit. It was enough for me to modify, a very little, the upper shock mounts (I just put more spacers on the top of the shock) and the metal bumstops became the stopping factor, exactly like you sad. But I was saying about the 100%-stock situation: stock shocks+stock mounts. In this case, the metal bumpstops never get into contact - at least, on the vehicles I've owned.

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From what I've read with hard use some people have bent this piece of metal and maybe then the shock will become the limiting factor.


Joe, I was checking the vehicles being completely new.

Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.