My winter project. 1974 W100 Utiline

I got all of my adjustable shocks mocked up (and no they are not mounted upside down, that is the way ProComp says to mount them) and I also welded up some upper shock mounts, because the factory mounts were a little too high, because I ended up lifting the suspension about 6" instead of 4" :snakeman:. They are a little ugly, but plenty strong.


I also fabricated some lift blocks on the bridgeport at work to help level it out. So it now sits 2" taller than the previous pics. I think sway bars will be needed. :-D

I will have more pics in the next couple of days.


I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you should mount shocks in double shear not single shear. Those top mounts for the front shocks will snap off. This is critical with heavy vehicles. Just a thought. Brackets are readily available pre-made.

http://http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Coilover-Shock-Tabs_c_197.html

Also: Does the rear spacer have a through bolt? You might check driveline angle and machine a couple of degrees of angle in the top spacer to keep the driveshaft angle correct.

Thanks