is this shock on upside down?

[old ugly]

this is the rear shock, hangs down below the frame rail, the brake rod hits it.
the only reason i can think of for the brake rod to get bent is the shock is upside down? and maybe side to side?
whom ever put this car together never cut out the inner wheelwell for the shock to fit so they installed them upside down. thats what im trying to figure out.
i can't find a picture in my books of which way is up.

anyone have a picture of what is the proper position on the rear frame?

thanks
ou

[mercman from oz]

old ugly asks - is this shock on upside down?

[old ugly]

actually looking at the picture more ,
the problem may be the brake actuating arms may be on backwards?

ill have to crawl under again.
ou

[chrs1961815]

The shocks on both the front and back are supposed to hang down like that.

[old ugly]

i figured it out. the brake actuators are on backwards.

ok thanks. now back to regular programming

ou

[old ugly]

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Originally Posted by old ugly

actually looking at the picture more ,
the problem may be the brake actuating arms may be on backwards?

ill have to crawl under again.
ou

perfect. thank you for the quick response.

it was more hoky repairs from the previous owner.

ou

[GPierce]

1931

[old ugly]

Originally Posted by GPierce

1931

perfect picture. shows the brake actuator and proves that mine is backwards

thanks
ou

[aermotor]

[QUOTE=old ugly;2064839]perfect picture. shows the brake actuator and proves that mine is backwards

thanks
ou[/QUOTE

Two different brake cam levers. Check vendors - like Brattons catalog. Yours may be swapped left for right side. Looks like it to me. Something bent that rod, find out what.

John