I don't think shock action would be affected much by position but as I recall the stem comes quite close to the bedwood underneath. I would double check the mount's relationship to the bed floor. I found a pic in my album that might help a bit. Good luck.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2805825990023244788GtFrcu

Curt B.


1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod
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