RockJock's Front Shock Relocator Kit for JK Wranglers and Unlimiteds is necessary when a JK is lifted and a high-articulation suspension system, such as the RockJock Johnny Joint Suspension System is installed. Upon dramatic articulation of the suspension, the shocks are able to make contact with the side of the chassis. This can cause bending or breakage of the shocks. By tipping the tops of the shocks outward, they are given the little extra clearance they need to not contact the chassis. Again, this applies to suspension systems such as our bolt-on kit that features 4 standard length control arms mounted in stock chassis and differential brackets. This information and these components may or may not apply to any given long arm/long travel and triangulated suspension systems. Finish on brackets is semi-gloss black powder coat and zinc plating on the hardware.