[argonaut]

Gmjim,
I made new brackets for the front springs because neither the 66 brackets nor the 73 brackets would work for me. The stock 66 have an inner width of 2-1/2", meaning that standard 2-1/2" wide spring would contact the sides, not having any clearance. I think this was the stock design but not what I wanted. Then the 73 stuff is made for a 3" wide spring ends so they are 3-1/2 wide. Plus the front uses the radiator support bracket as an integral part, riveted on. So I thought it would look messy to modify it. Then the rear shackle hanger simply won't mount in the stock location, nor would it work with the stock bell housing crossmember on the 66. I can show you what I mean with photos later if you want.

I have a plan for the shock mounts but I havent welded the brackets on the axle yet. Basically instead of having the tabs straddle the shock putting it in double shear I will offset the tabs, with a collar between them, then mount the shock on the side, in single shear. Similar to the upper mount. Also the lower end of the shock will not hang lower than the axle tube, at least it wont as long as i can get adequate damper travel without doing so. I want as few things as possible hanging low.
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