That appears to be your problem. From the looks of mine, they are pointing up, and do not appear to have been molested in their 69 years since being installed. I can extend my shocks a little over 1/2" from where they sit with just a couple of fenders and miscellaneous things on the frame by lifting the frame.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.