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 We opted to install the springs...  We opted to install the springs and shackles to the rear brackets and then lift them into position on the frame. This seemed to make the process a little easier, again taking full advantage of the heaving little bottle jack. Be sure to lube the bushings and the through-bolts to ease the installation.  With the leaf springs installed,...  With the leaf springs installed, we supported the rearend assembly on a floor jack and maneuvered it into position over the springs. With a little tugging and urging it fell into position over the new Slider Springs.  The Chassis Engineering U-bolts...  The Chassis Engineering U-bolts were put to work and the assembly was bolted in place using the shock mount plates. The shock mount stud is positioned facing the inside front.  The next step was to locate...  The next step was to locate the mounting location of the shock bracket. The bracket from Chassis Engineering is only spot-welded due to the variances they've come across in a 50- to 60-year-old chassis. We clamped the bar in place 2-1/2 inches forward of the OEM rebound rubber pad and marked the mounting locations of the six bolts.  Once we confirmed the fit...  Once we confirmed the fit of the shock bracket, we ground the primer away and dropped by a friend's place to do some welding.  Welded and painted, the new...  Welded and painted, the new bracket was bolted to the old chassis and pair of fresh new shocks joined the entire assembly together.  Something new, something old,...  Something new, something old, and something used, our rear suspension update was complete.
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