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Old 08-10-2015, 01:17 PM   #119
ibrown50
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Re: Ian's Tennessee Honey '64 Short Box Step-side - England

As mentioned earlier in the thread, I needed to make a pair of brackets to mount the top of my shock absorbers to create enough travel at full bump.
A visit to the shed turned up some laser cut tabs that I've had for ages (they were about £1 each from eBay) and a piece of 5/16 flat bar. Why buy when you can make?

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I used a set screw and 3 nuts to set the distance between the tabs, this is a handy trick as it not only sets the distance, but also the alignment between the holes and keeps the tabs square and parallel.

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Next just a simple case of cutting the flat bar to length and drilling a couple of 3/8 holes in each piece which will be used to mount the finished brackets to the frame. I will weld the brackets to the frame once I'm happy with the suspension travel.

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The tab assembly was welded to the flat bar. I find leaving the bolt on place until the weld cools stops any movement or distortion.

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Remove the bolt and "presto" a pair of shock mounts, total cost about £6

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I'll get them painted and fitted this weekend.
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