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I'm installing a newer rearend under my truck and wanted to convert from the lever shocks to the tube shocks on my '49 3/4 ton and would like to see how the factory tube shocks were mounted, or even home made mounts. If anyone has some pics that would be great!Thanks for the help!

I do not have any pics as I went to tube shocks on my 37,I do have the rear portion of the kit from Jim Carters for the 49 on back that I am not using. I think the shocks mount on the outside of the frame rail so you will have to use the same width of rear end or that kit wont work,I put a narrower rear end in my 37 and could not use the rear part of the kit. Jeff

As Jeff mentions Jim Carter sells a complete conversion kit or individual pc's.

http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz/47_55/t1.asp?page=58

Here's the best pic I have of the upper shock mount. It's got 4 rivits holding it to the frame.

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

The bottom mount is secured with the U bolts. Good luck.

My pictures here. May Give you some ideas. Have fun and good luck
Dan

I didn't think there was even enough room to mount them outside the frame on the rear. I've got the front mounts installed but I just never saw how the rear was mounted. I like the crossmember version Chev4t6, is your truck stock height or lowered? I plan to do an axle flip and c-notch so I'm thinking the crossmember setup would be the best choice for clearance reasons. Thanks for the help guys! Any more pics are great!