For the lower mounts, The chevy Impalas and other big GMs had a shock mount that
unbolted with a spacer, These were on 73 to early 80s.
This was on the rears, Fits Fine. Carl E.
Ray Wygonik wrote:
> Decide to undertake a rear tube shock conversion myself. Originally was
> going to buy the Moss kit but read on Skye's page that the shock Moss
> provides is far too stiff.
>
> Yesterday I bought two Monroe Sensi-Matic shocks and all the hardware. Plan
> to go the route with the extra plates to tie the upper shock mount into
> both holes. Reamed the lower shock mount hole out to 1/2" as suggested.
> Did it with my battery drill with little or no problem.
>
> Cut and drilled all my plates and spacers and will add to the plan by
> welding them together for an even more rigid mount.
>
> Now my question: The instructions on Skye's page indicated to mount the
> shock to the front upper shock mounting hole. This puts the shock on more
> of an angle. The original dampering is vertical. Have people tried
> mounting the top of the tube shock to the rear hole or even making a bracket
> so the mount is even more vertical?
>
> I invested $58 dollars in parts and have about 1 1/2 hours in the project so
> far. That includes removal of the old shocks. The shocks were $23 apiece,
> the largest expenditure. I didn't price shop, just went to my nearest auto
> parts and bought.
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