The right way to install GEN 2 Shocks on a GEN 1!

[602Raptor]

I had my Mikra Shock Conversion installed yesterday at TSW Offroad AZ. The Gen2 shocks were re-valved for better performance and I replaced the upper control arms, isolators, and stock Gen 1 springs. For the rear, I added the Gen 2 KHC shock mounts and am hoping to add deavers down the road. I've only driven on the freeway at this point, but the ride is significantly improved. I'm also sitting 1" higher all around vs, my stock Gen 1 setup on mid perch.

 

[rschap1]

Congrats
Wow, an inch higher than mid perch WITH the conversion, huh?
See all these posts of just swapping the Gen2 stuff in w/o any conversion.
Have to believe that is far too high/tall.

 

[602Raptor]

Stock springs have been on Mid-Perch for 11 years and I have a winch/plate/steel cable so that may have contributed to sag over time. My tires are worn also and my front fender height is right at 42" and rear at 43" which is inline with where others have been post conversion.

 

[moosejaw]

Doug what’s the best way to get a hold of you to order the kit ? You don’t get my fb messages
Perhaps An email address ?

 

[Doug Mikra]

Doug what’s the best way to get a hold of you to order the kit ? You don’t get my fb messages
Perhaps An email address ?

Send an email to [email protected] if you have questions. Place an order on our website www.mirkamfg.com and we’ll get it processed asap.
Thanks

Doug

 

[someday]

TLDR

So a gen2 shock can be installed on a gen1 without modding the the upper shock tower by shortening a gen2 shock?

 

[602Raptor]

That is correct.

 

[mtnghost]

Is it possible to do the same with the live valve shocks? Would be nice to use mostly factory parts to get live valve on a non live valve gen1 or gen2 although I know gen2 is already a go. Personally I think unless your racing the truck, having different modes outweighs having to set up for different terrains manually.

 

[LateBraking]

Hey all,

Is this still being sold or is there a similar product available? Don’t really feel like cutting and welding the buckets yet. Thanks.

 

[schm1d]

Hey all,

Is this still being sold or is there a similar product available? Don’t really feel like cutting and welding the buckets yet. Thanks.

So I had been speaking with Doug Mikra over the last two months about getting a kit. His website is down and he told me they stopped making them because everyone are going the cheaper route of buckets. Bummer I waited too long