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Nov 24, 2004 | 10:44 PM

tip49

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Rear Shock location

I have mounted 2000 Explorer rear axle on 1950 frame.

Looking for feedback on shock mount location; I would prefer to point them forward of rear axle as per original truck shocks. would like to reserve room behind axle for gas tank location. I have pictures in my gallery of mock up shock mounts.

what think yee ?

tom

Nov 25, 2004 | 08:49 AM

fatfenders

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what think yee ?

Tip

I think they look almost identical to mine. I sure hope we're right.

Nov 27, 2004 | 04:20 PM

jwcnj45

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Looks pretty much the same as what I did on my 48 with a Crown Vic rear that I used. So far the truck has only been driven around the block once in a while but everything seems to be fine so far.

Nov 27, 2004 | 04:25 PM

Jet Jock

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That is the way mine look. Surely we all can't be wrong.

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Nov 27, 2004 | 06:48 PM

tip49

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Shocking Mounts

Thanks for the encouraging words; I think I will stay with the mounts as they are, much more roon to mount gas tank later..

Tom

Nov 28, 2004 | 10:48 AM

ke6bnl

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Originally Posted by tip49

I put in a 69 mustang rear 9" and I used the original frame mounts on top and measured down to the rear end with normal weight on the vehicle I then measured to where I would mount the shock brackets on the rear and then ordered shocks for the that length at the midrange for that shock. Worked fine but will see about a better quality shock then the Monroes I put in. It does ride excellant. and handles great with the mustang II in the front and big wide tires front and rear. ed ke6bnl

Last edited by ke6bnl; Nov 28, 2004 at 11:00 AM.