Low Profile Shock Mounts?

[joshua]

Is there anyone who is still making a low profile rear shock mount for the H3? The low hanging shock seems to be the point that really digs in when I'm crawling over or through stuff. I know there are skids available but I would really like to eliminate that lowest point if possible.

 

[JoshuaL]

:corn:

 

[alrock]

There's only been one manufacturer - tomp. He designed these with a local shop and had them produced. As I recall, those shops were happy to do it when the economy was down but were less enthusiastic at offering them, or offering them at a reasonable price, now that they have other work.

Until that replacement comes back (if ever) I'd recommend getting a set of Hunner skids to at least help you slide over some of those obstacles.

 

[3Hummers]

I still need to install my set of tomp low profile shock mounts/skids. haven't wheeled the 3 since they arrived.

 

[H3TBone]

I just sold my set.

 

[4speedfunk]

Try OK Offroad....they have some that will work (currently backordered)...

http://www.okoffroad.com/

 

[tomp]

Alrock has it correct...Although the shop noted that they produced 3-4 extra sets with the left over material. I don't know how many sets there actually are sitting at the shop and finding them appears to be challenging as they are in the process of relocating. Your best bet is to find someone on here willing to sell them or contact TimGCO as Tim may recall how many sets there were left over as extras still at the shop (would need to sell all sets at once). These were offered as a service to the members here only at the end of their production, so finding a set may be difficult as there are no plans to produce more.

 

[08SolarFlareH3]

Here is a link to the ones CJ was talking about
http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-susp-uboltplate.htm

 

[3Hummers]

Those are better than stock but still leave the bolts and threads exposed to a degree.

 

[backcountryislife]

Here is a link to the ones CJ was talking about
http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-susp-uboltplate.htm

So with any of these you'd lose a bit of uptravel but gain downtravel I'd assume?

I've got the barpin eliminators on mine, I'd think these would work great in conjunction with those, as I feel they could use to be longer.

Seems that these would make a huge difference! Any downside I'm not thinking of?

 

[06 H3]

I like those a lot! The u bolts will be just fine, just cut em down. The only thing you would need to add it the shock mount

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[backcountryislife]

I like those a lot! The u bolts will be just fine, just cut em down. The only thing you would need to add it the shock mount

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Pretty sure the shock mount is the block sticking off the corner.

Doesn't look like it supports the shock from both sides, but as long as it's not the low point anymore, I'm thinking that's not really a big deal.

 

[tomp]

Those look like a nice alternative, if they will work. Not as stout and shock bolt is not double-sheared, but for the price they might work for a while. Someone should try these to see if they'll work on the H3.

 

[06 H3]

Thanks. Didn't see the shock mount. I agree someone should put em to the test....I would but I already have my tomp low pro shock plates

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[backcountryislife]

Anybody have a pic of the tomp ones for comparison?


For under $150 this seems like a very solid mod... I'd LOVE to slide along my leaf springs instead of slamming that stinking shock mount!!

 

[Bigunit]

Here is a before pic of the OEM mounts:

Here is an after pic of the installed TD mounts:

This is a comparison pic of the OEM shock mounts (on the H3) and the TD mounts (on the 3T):

Close-up shot showing the new TD bushing/spacer:

Another close-up shot of the TD mounts:

 

[backcountryislife]

Man... those things are BEEFY!

My only issue though, and it's a minor one... the shock itself is still the low point. That's the first thing I saw with these, is that the shock sits a little ways above the rest of the unit.

I think I'd buy the tomp ones simply for the beef of them, but I'm trying to think of why I couldn't make these work. They seem like they'd do well.

 

[Portager]

I was going to post some of my pictures, but I see Bigunit arleady beat me to it.

While the shock tip is lower with the tomp low profile mounts it is higher than the differential and closer to the stock location. With the other shock mounts you loose more up travel.

I'd go with the tomp mounts if you can get them and settle for the others if you can't.

 

[backcountryislife]

For my setup, I've got too much uptravel, and the shock body limits downtravel... so a higher mount would help a bunch I'd think. Only part I DON'T like is the fact that it's only supported on one side, but if it's sitting higher (and right next to the solid block) it's not as likely to get hit. Once it take a few smacks though... I worry about this design.

If they come back into stock, I'll soon be able to let folks know how well they work, as I hit m shock mounts pretty much every day on two of the obstacles I run regularly, so they're very ideal benchmarks for performance, and in turn, longevity.

I think I'd be getting two spare bolts that hold the shock on, and carry them as trail spares, along with an easy out!! (I already carry a cordless Hilti impact with me most days)


What did the tomp ones cost when they were selling anyhow?

 

[3Hummers]

If I remember correctly the tomp ones ran about $325 a set. Might have been $350 a set.

 

[06 H3]

i thought $330? either way thats the range...$300-$350

 

[backcountryislife]

Unless I can find some used ones cheap, I think I'm going to give these a try. Not as beefy... but looks like you gain some more clearance & the shock is a tad more out of the way, for $130 or so, why not.


Just called though... most likely won't be more produced.

Crap.

 

[06 H3]

damn it...that sucks! I will keep my eyes out for a similar type.

 

[backcountryislife]

What is with people in this industry... what a disaster.


I can't BELIEVE the amount of parts I see out there that are no longer made, for current vehicles.

Something like this works for S-10, colorado, H3... right? how is there no market?

I look around & there's a stack of threads looking for this kind of thing, and every link is a 404... wtf?

I finally find a reasonably priced mod that would WORK, simple as that... and there's nothing out there to do the job? Just odd.

The last thing I want to do is just throw a skid on it... I'm sick of hitting it, I want it GONE... not sticking further out!:gaah:

I thought about doing SOA, but the threads I see don't tell me much about what is needed & I don't feel like guessing. Looks like Bebe is the only one who has done it anyhow?

Really bummed, I was excited to find a good mod.

 

[cgalpha08]

To be frank, i really think its due to the fact that the market caters to jeeps, and that leaves a lot of things to be custom made. Its really a shame.

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