Were to find a 26" extended, double adj shock.

You could have got it at Harbor Freight for $11 LOL great job love it finally you get to enjoy your hobby instead of paying somebody else to enjoy it for you..
I forgot along with your welder you want to get a little four and a half inch grinder with a grinding wheel some cutting wheels and some flap Wheels. Lots of eye and ear protection and your set.

The closes Harbor Freight is 100 miles from here. That's why i hit wally world, only 10 miles a way.
As far as all the safety stuff. All donated from my work. Stuff that is required to be in my truck at all times any ways.

Yeah ear plugs is a must. Started out with out them.....back to my work truck and fix that problem.