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Originally Posted by Steve-Maine
I going to install tube type schocks on my 48 Conv. I have a NOS Monroe rear set with brackets, but no instructions. Need help on how they go on. I have the two front upper brackets but don't see how they mount. Do you have to drill holes in frame?? The front axle has holes for bottom stud but I only have 1 stud. Anyplace to buy another?? Thanks for any help.
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Steve, This is a photo of the Houdaille front conversion that I used on my '48 which had the lever arm shocks originally. This was purchased in 1955. The bottom mount for the tube shock went to the same hole on the dual eye perch as the dog bone for the lever shocks. The upper long bracket bolts into the original shock holes. I also remember some metalwork to the inner fender panel to clear the top part of the long bracket. This set-up didn't work with a dropped front axel (interference with the perch eye)and I had to use a Magnum shock conversion that used an axel hole for the bottom mount.