My upper shock tabs were here when I returned from my trip Thursday.
Yesterday I sanded my shock cross member welds flat as well as drilling 1/2" bolt mounting holes for it and my frame . I still struggle with underestimating the time it takes to cut, grind, weld and drill steel.
Today I noticed my lower shock brackets did not provide enough space in between my shocks when mounted so I had to start over. I hate it when that happens.
After some corrective surgery and adding some flat washers I was finally able to get one lower shock bracket tack welded to my axle housing. Unfortunately, I have to travel again this week but I'll get back at it later this week.
One important point I failed to mention was when determining the location of my shock cross member I had to take into consideration the max and min stroke length of my shocks. I needed to make sure the shocks I used were near fully extended without weight on them so when I put the engine and body on it, and go to carry a load down the road it could compress under the additional weight. My SLF-85140 Superlift rear shocks had a max extension of 26" and a min extension of 16" (checked them myself to be sure). My shocks will extend to 22" mounted under no weight except for the frame so I have room in both directions..