[Kontrol Phreaks]

If you run the shock on the front side of the axle then the shock will travel less then if it was on the backside. This will allow you to get a shock with a shorter collasped and extended heigth range. By angling the lower shock mount slightly forward when it comes time to install the shock it will also give you more options in shock lengths.
You can use a U shaped lower bracket that has the tabs going parallel with the lower bar. On the upper I'd run a thread bung that you could weld to the side of the notch, and have the bolt screw into it. That way the shock will be able to pivot back and forth as the suspension travels up and down. You might want to add a small gusset to the threaded bung since the shock will be applying some force to it when it travels up and down as well.


Good luck with the project.