Rear shock location

[dubie]

Can anyone help me out with a picture of the rear shocks on a 6" lowered rear end of a 55-59? I bought the axle mounting kit from POL that comes with the weld on shock mounts. I just need to see what kind of angle these should be at

[OrrieG]

No photo but ideally you want them 10 to 30 degrees, closer to 10 is better. If they are close to zero you will get a rough ride. Very critical is that the center line of the mount bolts on each end be parallel with each other. If not they will bind as they move.

[parkwood]

this was a TCI kit but should help you

[Speedbumpauto]

I'm using Morrison 4 link, but the same idea. I don't have a great finished shot without the tank getting in the way but the construction shot without springs is so ride ht could be used for proper mount position. you need to find and establish that dimension before you weld. If using coil overs, its usually about 1/4 to 1/3 compressed. My shocks have 5" of travel so 1 1/2 inches is what I used. Be aware that 5" isn't much suspension so stay closer to the 10 degree angle and straight so you can tune the springs and avoid bottoming out on big bumps. If you're using leaves in the rear, you're still going to have to determine ride ht. and then make sure your brackets keep the shock from bottoming at full compression and full extension, although some shocks are actually the limiting factor in extension travel.

[dubie]

I have a feeling that POL shipped me the wrong shocks for the rear. The front ones are definitely for a lowere truck and according to the packing list, so ae the rears. But if I mount them as is I will end up 1" of shock travel. I think I'll be fabbing up some taller upper shock mounts to compensate because I welde the lower shock mounts in the correct position. Thanks for the pictures guys, it really helped out
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[dubie]

Here's a shot of the angle