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All Pro Shock Hoops

Because I have moved my front axle 1.5 inches forward and want to get the maximum amount of travel out of the setup, I am installing extremely long front shocks. All of this neccesitates installing new shock mounts. I chose to use All Pro's shock hoops. 

photo courtesy of jkwaters

The All Pro shock hoops come in two flavors, one for factory solid axle trucks (left), and one for factory IFS/solid axle conversion trucks (right). The IFS hoop is longer because the IFS frame is straight versus the solid axle frame which has a bend.

The shorter (solid axle) shock hoops would have fit without hacking into the inner fenders, but I wouldn't have been able to use such a long shock. I could have also put in a 3" body lift and not had to make holes, but I HATE body lifts. So, in order to make the IFS hoops fit, this was the only solution. 

As you can see, it doesn't look that bad once the hoops, supports, and shocks are in. 
Basically, you attach the shock to the axle and the hoop to line up where the hoop will be welded to the frame, then tack it in place. next, remove the shock and finish the welds. Then weld the rear supports in place on the hoop and on top of the frame.

Here's a shot of the passenger hoop from inside the engine bay.

Here's the drivers side hoop installed.

Drivers side hoop from the engine compartment.

Supports welded to the top of the frame.