I have a such a newbie question...

[LeadFoot]

I don't know if it's worthy of the tech section? If you see fit, please move it. But anyways...

Since the SOA on my YJ I've never had front shocks on it. Mainly because I was "forced" (Read: No cashola for new springs) to re used my semi-sagged 3.5" springs. I didn't want to get a shock set up then ditch everything when I lowered it.

I now have a hybrid spring pack giving me ~1.5 of lift and I like it were it's at.

How do I go about setting up the lower and upper shock mounts? I am guessing now, but my uptravel will only be 4-5 inches at most, probably alittle less. I have no shock mounts whatsoever on the axle, and stock upper mounts on the frame that I can torch/grind/modifiy to fit. I'm not picky when it comes to shocks, I don't need some $90 a piece ones with fancy canisters or anything, just more than what I currently have.

Do I set up the upper mount first and go from there or what? I would prefer to not have my lower shock mount hang below the axle tube if it's possible.

Thanks for helping a fool out.