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What is limiting droop? If it's the shocks, get some limit straps and it should improve their longevity (actually, even if it isn't the shocks, you should probably get some because it's some sort of binding that's limiting droop -- which also wears on other parts). Shocks aren't designed to act as limit straps (or bumpstops -- make sure they aren't bottoming out either).

My old shocks were limit straps and lasted less than a year. My current set has lasted two years and they all seem to be working well -- the major difference is that I'm running limit straps.
 
Won't limited strap not giving you the full flex?
Yep. But if a lot of flex means putting too much stress on your shocks or suspension components -- is it really worth it?

When a suspension binds (which is inherent with a radius arm setup or a 4 link rear with a panhard), it not only stresses the bushings and joints, but it also stresses the mounting brackets. The cracked trackbar bracket you have could also have been a side effect of suspension binding due to too much flex. Do you have pictures of the failed trackbar mount?

Note that when I say limit straps, I'm not suggesting that you set them up to only allow two inches of droop or anything like that. I'm just saying to set them up to minimize suspension binding and/or protect the shock from fully extending and taking on the weight of the axle/wheel/tire.

I'd be willing to bet that limit straps won't affect your capabilities at all, but it would only due two things:
1) Lower your RTI score (so just disconnect the limit straps before going up an RTI ramp)
2) Reduce wear and tear on shocks and suspension components

Maybe the shocks you got were junk, maybe the trackbar welds were junk. But I'm just suggesting that it's something to look into because it's possible that your unrestricted flex was the reason for those problems.
 
There was a really nice 5.9L ZJ that sold over on MC for less than $13k. Similar setup to yours except he had front/rear rock jock 60s and a functional inner/exo cage.

Unless things are really different over on the west coast, I think you'll be keeping your rig for a while...
 
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