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Hello, I'm looking into replacing the knee action shocks on my 49 with tubulars. I've found lots of info for half tons, but not 3/4's. Anyone have any insight?

Still searching for a solution. Should I just be searching junk yards for parts from a unit that had tubular shocks? Or is there a company that makes a conversion? Haven't found any info from people that have done it in the past.

Have you compared the 1/2 ton mounts to the 3/4 ton mounts? I've found a lot of times people/businesses list stuff only for the 1/2 ton because they don't know what other models the parts will fit.

Front shocks & mounts for 1/2 and 3/4 should be the same. The lower mounting tab on the axle wil need to be changed out to the angled one. The holes will need opened up for the 3/4 ton u bolts.

Broadbent,

If you are looking for the front, I put these on my 48 3600. worked good, the only extra item I needed was U-bolts for the front axle/spring.

https://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-truck-shock-brackets-front-1947-1955-1st-series.html

I am still looking for upper shock mounts for the back, haven't had a lot of time to devote to the search.

Jon

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=HP590&i=9995|||||

Did a little more digging tonight and that ^ Is what I came up with. Also heard that front and rear upper mount brackets are the same. Can anyone confirm that?

Might have to copy and paste the link

All the catalog info I've looked at shows upper shock brackets for 50 and later 1/2 tons being the same front and back. I needed to replace one of mine that had apparently broken and been replaced by a cobbled up welded version. LMC shows the same PN for 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton front and rear upper brackets.