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1947-1954 Chevy Pickup - Full Of Air - Tech
 As mentioned, I'd previously...  As mentioned, I'd previously installed a four-link and airbags in my '49,... |  ...so the upper mount for...  ...so the upper mount for the ShockWaves was already in place-I just needed to determine where and how the opposite ends would attach to the rearend. |  After cycling the rearend...  After cycling the rearend through the airbag's full range of travel, I was able to establish a comfortable ride height, which dictated the length of the lower shock mounts that I would attach to the housing. |  Using 3/16 plate steel with...  Using 3/16 plate steel with a 3-inch width, I used a holesaw similar in diameter to my rearend housing to begin fabricating the lower mounts. |  Once the hole was bored out,...  Once the hole was bored out, the plate was cut at dead center.... |  ...Leaving enough material...  ...Leaving enough material to each side was done so two equal pieces resulted from one cut. |  The lower ends of the side...  The lower ends of the side plates were tapered to avoid contact with the ShockWaves and provide a cleaner look. |  With the sides created, the...  With the sides created, the remaining pieces for the brackets were cut from the same stock. |  I first tack welded the sides...  I first tack welded the sides to the pieces that will act as the bracket's rear sides (facing toward the front of the truck). |
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