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#1499645 Fri May 05 2023 10:57 PM
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I got a question, anybody using a shock bar. I have installed a 1969 12 bolt truck rear end and I need to connect my shocks. All pictures and suggestions will be thoughtful.
ThanksTom

Stove bolt Tom 1 #1499650 Fri May 05 2023 11:37 PM
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'Bolter
What's a shock bar? Is that another name for an anti-sway bar?


1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom)
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck)
1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather)
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif)
1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red)
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe
1979 Ford F-100
1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red)
1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Stove bolt Tom 1 #1499658 Sat May 06 2023 12:26 AM
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I have seen shock bars for unibody vehicles, but never for one with a frame.

That is assuming you mean a bar to connect the tops of the shocks and keep them from being able to wobble independantly (like the more common strut bars).

If you mean an anti-sway bar, there are many choices available.


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Stove bolt Tom 1 #1499673 Sat May 06 2023 02:43 AM
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I assume that this is a followup to this post. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...20/replacement-rear-end.html#Post1472020

OP is putting a new rear end in a 1950 3100.

I installed a 10 bolt Camaro rear end. My shocks are mounted to the frame with heavy angle iron. Use the heavy stuff - not bedframe material!

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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
Stove bolt Tom 1 #1499989 Mon May 08 2023 12:23 AM
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Is this what you had in mind? This came with a 1954 parts truck I bought but I did not need it. It is 2” thick wall tubing with end plates welded on both sides. Small thick spuds with holes for 7/16-inch bolts to mount the shocks pass through the main tube. The spuds are welded on both sides of the tube. The shock bolts are located 8 inches from each side and 28 inches between. Total 44 inches wide. I have not tried to fit it on a truck. You may have to adjust to fit your year truck. I believe it bolts between the frame rails above the new rear axle with ½ inch bolts[img]http://[/img][img]http://[/img]

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1954 Chevy 1300 engine 235 (1959)
1955 (first series) Chevy 3100 engine 261 (1957)
1927 (other brand) Model T- engine 327 (1968)

Stove bolt Tom 1 #1500115 Mon May 08 2023 09:30 PM
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The tube shock mount and shocks pictured in my previous post are not for sale. Only responding to the OP’s initial question.


1954 Chevy 1300 engine 235 (1959)
1955 (first series) Chevy 3100 engine 261 (1957)
1927 (other brand) Model T- engine 327 (1968)

No1300 #1500174 Tue May 09 2023 11:19 AM
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'Bolter
Yes sir, that is what I had in mind.

Gord&Fran #1500567 Fri May 12 2023 11:57 AM
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'Bolter
Like your idea

Gord&Fran #1500674 Sat May 13 2023 03:52 PM
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Gord do you have any pictures of your rear shock set up. Did you weld the angle to a block of square tubing

Stove bolt Tom 1 #1500691 Sat May 13 2023 06:32 PM
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Welded the angle to an angle. Other end of the shock mounts to plate from donor car. Picture attached.

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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
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