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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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shocking question

do i require the lower shock bolt type clamp under my ubolts when i swap for a 72 ford nine inch rear end how does my shocks hook up to the nine inch shock location thanx
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:13 AM
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You need some weld on shock mounts
 
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If you can find a F-2 parts truck you can use the rear spring/shock mounts. The F-2 axle is wider than the F-1.

You might be better buying braces, I think someone here said they found them at JC Whitney, maybe for a Jeep.
 
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