Front Coilover Mounts for Jeep JK / JKU

Name: Front Coilover Mounts for Jeep JK / JKU
Brand: Motobilt
SKU: MB1553
Price: 259.00 USD
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Fits: Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU

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Once a Jeep JK moves beyond the limits of the factory suspension, the front shock and spring buckets quickly become the next obstacle. Builders installing coilovers need additional height, proper shock placement, and a mounting structure capable of supporting increased suspension travel. The factory buckets were never designed around long travel suspension packaging, which is why they often become the limiting factor during a coilover conversion.

The Motobilt Front Coilover Shock Towers replace the factory front shock and spring buckets with a structure designed specifically for coilover suspension systems. By removing the factory buckets and positioning the coilover correctly above the axle, these towers create the space needed for increased suspension travel without forcing components into compromised locations.

When used with a lower shock tab mounted on top of the axle, these towers are designed around a 12-inch coilover configuration. When paired with Motobilt MB2198, they support a 14-inch coilover setup for builders looking to maximize suspension travel. The design maintains compatibility with common JK upgrades, including the PSC Big Bore steering box and PSC steering pump pulley, while avoiding the need to relocate engine bay components.

These towers also work with ORI struts featuring a 1.5-inch mounting width. Only minor trimming of the plastic ribs on the factory trays is required during installation.

Designed and manufactured in Ozark, Alabama, these towers were developed by builders who understand the packaging constraints, axle requirements, and suspension geometry involved in serious Jeep JK coilover conversions. For builders creating a long travel Jeep JK suspension system, proper shock placement starts here.

Important information

Fits 2008-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JKU
Designed for 12-inch coilovers with lower shock tab mounted on top of axle
Designed for 14-inch coilovers when used with Motobilt MB2198
Requires 69-inch or wider axle housing
Compatible with PSC Big Bore steering box and PSC steering pump pulley
Eliminates factory front shock and spring buckets
Compatible with ORI struts using a 1.5-inch mounting width
No engine bay component relocation required
Minor trimming of factory plastic tray ribs required
Made in the USA

Product specifications

Vehicle Fitment
2008-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU

Dimensions (H x W x D)
15.1" x 9.23" x 3.43"

Weight
19.6 lbs

Coilover Compatibility
12-inch coilovers with top-mounted axle shock tab
14-inch coilovers when paired with MB2198

ORI Compatibility
1.5-inch mounting width

Manufactured
Made in the USA

Notes

Removal of factory front shock and spring buckets is required.
Designed for axle housings measuring 69 inches wide or greater.
Factory-width axles may position the shock too vertically and can create brake caliper clearance issues.
Minor trimming of factory plastic tray ribs is required.
Intended for experienced builders performing long travel suspension modifications.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to relocate engine bay components to install these towers?

No. These towers were designed to fit without relocating engine bay components. Only minor trimming of the plastic ribs on the factory trays is required.

What size coilovers are these towers designed for?

The towers support 12-inch coilovers when the lower shock tab is mounted on top of the axle. When paired with Motobilt MB2198, they support a 14-inch coilover setup.

Can I run ORI struts with these towers?

Yes. These towers are compatible with ORI struts that use a 1.5-inch mounting width.

Will these work with factory-width axles?

No. A 69-inch or wider axle housing is required. Factory-width axles can create improper shock angles and brake caliper clearance issues.

Why replace the factory shock and spring buckets?

Factory JK suspension buckets limit shock placement and suspension packaging when building a long travel coilover suspension. Replacing them creates the space and mounting structure needed for proper coilover geometry and increased suspension travel.

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You feel it when the front suspension cycles without fighting the engine bay. The shock stands where it should. Travel is usable. Nothing is being forced around factory buckets that no longer belong there.

Once the JK moves past factory springs and short shocks, the stock front shock and spring buckets become the limit. Proper coilover placement requires height, clearance, and structure in the right place. These towers exist to replace the factory buckets and give the front suspension a layout that actually supports longer travel.

With the factory shock and spring buckets removed, the MB1553 towers allow the coilover to mount cleanly above the axle. When the lower shock tab is placed on top of the axle, the towers support a 12 inch coilover. When paired with MB2198, they support a 14 inch coilover. The result is controlled motion through the suspension cycle without interference from engine bay components or brake hardware.

Highlights:

Front coilover shock towers for Jeep JK
Designed for 12 inch coilovers with lower shock tab on top of axle
Designed for 14 inch coilovers when used with MB2198
Requires 69 inch or wider axle housing
Compatible with standard built JK components including PSC big bore steering box and PSC steering pump pulley
Eliminates factory shock and spring bucket
Will work with ORI struts with a 1.5” mounting width
Made in the USA

Installation requires removal of the factory shock and spring bucket. No engine bay components need to be relocated. Only trimming of the plastic ribs on the factory trays is required. Axle width is critical. Factory width axles will place the shock too vertical or cause caliper contact. These towers are intended for experienced builders setting up long travel front suspension.

When the factory buckets come off and the shocks finally have room to work, the front of the JK stops being a limitation and starts supporting the suspension it was always headed toward.

Fits:

2008-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU

Specifications:

Dimensions (H/W/D): 15.1" / 9.23" / 3.43"
Weight: 19.6 lbs

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Front Coilover Mounts for Jeep JK / JKU

Do I need to relocate engine bay components to install these towers?

What size coilovers are these towers designed for?

Can I run ORI struts with these towers?

Will these work with factory-width axles?

Why replace the factory shock and spring buckets?

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