1950 Willys Truck re-rebuild by 50wllystrk

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Pretty, did you say pretty..... I'd use the word sexy, nicest legs I've ever seen on shock mounts.

Ok guys I will agree on the cross strap, I will probably put on the lower area. Now consider also that the shock has a metal sleeve pressed into the rubber bushing. Once it's together the 1/2 inch bolt and washers along with the inner sleeve will also serve as a inner support to combat the issue of these shock mounts being twisted in way to bust the welds holding them to the
axle.

But, I have a very strong theory as I fabricate, never, but never weld yourself into a corner.
Never fully weld if it's not necessary anything until all parts associated with that area of the build is fitted with all ajoining pieces.

Let's bring in pic #1 I'm really pleased with the top mounts, they serve multiple purposes, this I like. But... just below where the bolt goes through the shock you can see how close the shock comes to the mounting bracket. I want more space, perhaps just another 1/4 inch. I don't want to remove any more material from the mounting brackets, this grinding is not an option for me. Although the space in the picture looks fine, this pic is the shock at max extention. Once the suspension compresses this gap will close as the suspension moves upward. Since the pivoting spring shackle is in the rear, the movement of the axle not only moves upward but also has a slight backwards movement also. This is why I would like more space.

Now lets go back to the bottom mounts, pic#2. I created these mounts, they look great, but the distance from the axle housing does give me an option. I can move the bottom of the shock closer to the housing. Now by moving the bottom of the shock closer to the axle housing about 5/8 of an inch I will gain the space I need at the top of the shock. Two choices, 1) I can use the bottom mounts I already made, and start cutting and gringing. or 2) go back into the computer and with a click of the mouse I can redesign the axle part of the mounts and remake new ones. The new ones will remove the 5/8 of an inch from the new mounts. Number 2 is what I'm gonna do. Going back few pages I think I mentioned the idea of scrapping pieces to upgrade to better. Here is one example. After grinding and drilling, I'll scrap'em. There's no time clock running, be proud of the finished work you do. Don't build in excuses. Here's the amount of space I have to work with.