Brute
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That shaft shield is a good idea...This is what these Ohlins shocks look like installed up front.
And, here are a few of the rear.
And so it Begins... the 392
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jeeeep
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that's what she said
Seahawkfan
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Looks like it should be spun around to me.? I mean the axle protects the front of the shaft.
Mike Pierson
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I doubt the back of the shafts will ever take any significant hit.Looks like it should be spun around to me.? I mean the axle protects the front of the shaft.
Haven't had a chance to test it off road but so far, for daily driving, they've made a noticeable difference in smoothing things out and firming things up. In my opinion, way nicer than the factory Fox shocks that came on our 392. Those always felt way too soft and squishy for my taste.THAT LOOKShows the ride??
Looks like it should be spun around to me.? I mean the axle protects the front of the shaft.
What Mike said ^^^
The axle protects a lot of the shaft but the shield is added to help add more protection from rocks that can still bounce around and hit it.
I know some of you have already seen some of this on the trip report I posted and on our on the go thread but thought I should add the following pics as a record here and for those who haven't seen them.
As you can see, our first of many Ohlins shock testing was cut short thanks to losing a sidewall out on the trail.
Fortunately, we were able to order up a replacement from Disciple Off Road, soon after we got home and kudos to them for getting it shipped out to us so quickly.
And just like that, we're back in business and ready to do more testing!
As you can see, our first of many Ohlins shock testing was cut short thanks to losing a sidewall out on the trail.
Fortunately, we were able to order up a replacement from Disciple Off Road, soon after we got home and kudos to them for getting it shipped out to us so quickly.
And just like that, we're back in business and ready to do more testing!
Now, there's one other thing that we did and that was to address the amount of up travel we have on the front of our 392. As you may or may not know, the 392, XR and even diesel all come with front bump stop towers that measure 2" taller than a standard JL and this leaves you with very little up travel. Of course, our 392 is lifted now but as would be the case with any good lift kit, it came with bump stop extensions that measure about as tall as it gives lift and so, our lack of up travel remained. Even at a full bump, we were only getting 3.25" of up travel.
Of course, our new Ohlins shocks have 5.25" of shock shaft showing and that means, with the way things were, we would never get to use 2" of it and, that's about where the internal hydraulic bump zone are. Anyway, we decided to remove the 3" bump stop extensions we had installed and replace them with ones that measure 1.5".
I should note, these spacers are the stackable ones that Synergy makes and we only installed one on each side being that the pucks are 1.5" tall. This should effectively let us use most of the front shocks, take advantage of the bump zones and still have 1/2" left to help prevent the bottoming out of the shocks.
Anyway, we'll be covering all this in greater detail in our upcoming video
Of course, our new Ohlins shocks have 5.25" of shock shaft showing and that means, with the way things were, we would never get to use 2" of it and, that's about where the internal hydraulic bump zone are. Anyway, we decided to remove the 3" bump stop extensions we had installed and replace them with ones that measure 1.5".
I should note, these spacers are the stackable ones that Synergy makes and we only installed one on each side being that the pucks are 1.5" tall. This should effectively let us use most of the front shocks, take advantage of the bump zones and still have 1/2" left to help prevent the bottoming out of the shocks.
Anyway, we'll be covering all this in greater detail in our upcoming video
Jsouder53
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Is there a reasoning behind the taller bump stop tower? I’m assuming some clearance is sues with the larger engine?Now, there's one other thing that we did and that was to address the amount of up travel we have on the front of our 392. As you may or may not know, the 392, XR and even diesel all come with front bump stop towers that measure 2" taller than a standard JL and this leaves you with very little up travel. Of course, our 392 is lifted now but as would be the case with any good lift kit, it came with bump stop extensions that measure about as tall as it gives lift and so, our lack of up travel remained. Even at a full bump, we were only getting 3.25" of up travel.
Of course, our new Ohlins shocks have 5.25" of shock shaft showing and that means, with the way things were, we would never get to use 2" of it and, that's about where the internal hydraulic bump zone are. Anyway, we decided to remove the 3" bump stop extensions we had installed and replace them with ones that measure 1.5".
I should note, these spacers are the stackable ones that Synergy makes and we only installed one on each side being that the pucks are 1.5" tall. This should effectively let us use most of the front shocks, take advantage of the bump zones and still have 1/2" left to help prevent the bottoming out of the shocks.
Anyway, we'll be covering all this in greater detail in our upcoming video
So, I couldn't tell you for sure why they exist on a diesel being that I don't own one but on the XR, I can only assume it's to help prevent rubbing of the 35" tires on the fenders at a full flex. On a 392, I do think it's to help prevent the oil filter from getting damaged at a full bump. If that is the case, we didn't cut or modify the tower at all so it shouldn't be an issue.
desertrunner
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Now that it's lifted and bigger tires. How does the 392 feel compared to the 6.2L L86 in Moby? Need to know if I pulled up next to one on the road if I have a shot at it 
JT@623
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I’m thinking in a two door you’ll have a shot if you can keep it straight.Now that it's lifted and bigger tires. How does the 392 feel compared to the 6.2L L86 in Moby? Need to know if I pulled up next to one on the road if I have a shot at it
onlyone
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From every thing I can see with mine, for the diesel, it’s to keep the differential out of the oil pan. It’s really, really close when bumped out. I had the same problem with bumpstop and only used 1” for the over 3” of lift. For me it works perfectly. It wasn’t as bad as my diesel JT but this one would hit the bumps when it was stock on a speed bump.
HighwayTrout
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I think this is it. And it sucks. I bottom out on the stupidest things. Railroad tracks and speed bumps hit hard.
onlyone
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You can kind of see how close it is in this pic. This is with factory coils and 2.5“ spacers and no Bumpstop. Testing.
I think the 392 pan is pretty close too but I’m not lucky enough to see it in person. Lol
AZVAJKU
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We put the 1/2 Clayton Off-road springs in the front of our Gladiator and it helped this quite a bit. Raised the front about .5 and has reduced the bottoming out greatly. It also firmed up the ride nicely. Prior to installation the front would bottom out all the time just like you have experienced.
Now that we have a spare again, Cindy and I have been out on the trail and testing our new Ohlins shocks and hard enough... that we've broken a front sway bar link LOL
Broke right at the stud of the link TRE and pulled it right out of the boot.
Probably would have helped to be disconnected over some of the big ruts we've been hitting but the e-disco reconnects at speed above 30 mph
Broke right at the stud of the link TRE and pulled it right out of the boot.
Probably would have helped to be disconnected over some of the big ruts we've been hitting but the e-disco reconnects at speed above 30 mph
Disciple Off Road
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I guess it’s safe to say you guys are putting them to the test! The Shocks and Rancho lift haha that’s definitely the downside to the e-disco that always annoyed me. Glad to see you guys are out and back at it!
What really annoys me is that we have a Tazer on our 392 and I'm pretty sure I... as in me, could have turned off the reconnect function
And yes, been giving them hell and hope to get back at it soon.
