To close this thread, I temporarily installed the bed, jacked up the axle and it was just enough to get the top nut started. So the shocks are installed.
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New shocks installed

Last edited by Phak1; 02/20/2024 12:22 AM.

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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
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