New upper front shock mounts

[John Burke]

When I lowered the front end of my 49 Dodge with a kit from Ply-Do, I was'nt to happy with the upper shock mounts they sent. After a couple of road trips I noticed they were bending and the shock was rubbing on the bracket due to close tolerances. I cut them out and bought some forged mounts for an early ford, maybe a truck, from Speedways. I installed one of them tonite. Here is how it looks.....much more room..I really think these will work much better but I'll let you know in a few days when I give it another road test....John

[PatS....]

John, those are from a Pilothouse. I had the same idea and have them here from a forum member for my Chrysler.

Great minds think alike!!

[eric wissing]

They look like the Ford ones 1948-52. I have a 49 pickup and they were gone when I got it. I had a heck of time finding a pair. With all of the MustangII fronts being put on I thought there would be plenty. Eric

[greg g]

Well I have seen them advirtised as for ford F1 and Early F100 and actually have suggested them before on this board. Alway thought they would work but if when I changed I was gonna bolt them in rather thn weld. Guess if they work the only other quesion is which shock works with the application. Probably ought to post this to the tech forum for future reference.

[Merle Coggins]

Very similar to the Pilot-House ones. I would think either would work.

Merle

[John Burke]

I welded mine in because the front crossmember was right where the bolts would have come through. I adjusted the higth so I could use stock shocks. I may add a gusset to the upper part of the mount for extra saftey and strength...john