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By Dobie Gillis - 11 Years Ago
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Anybody install one in a '55/'56 Ford or Merc? All the online stuff for Fords seems to be for pre-war and immediate post-war models, or for '60s and later. I'm looking for something that pretty much bolts on. Any and all suggestions much appreciated!
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By Buzz - 11 Years Ago
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I put one on my '56 Crown Vic - not that hard, you have to drill a couple holes in the frame. It made a big difference (with the addition of a larger front sway bar) totally worth the $$$ and effort.
I got mine here but there are other vendors out there.
http://www.quickorgarage.com/index.html
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By Dobie Gillis - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks Buzz! I bookmarked that link. I'm trying to reduce the famous Ford/Merc body roll on cornering. The car is lowered 2" in the back and I keep dragging the ends of the lakes pipes in corners unless I drive like a LOL...
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By The Master Cylinder - 11 Years Ago
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What shocks do you have on the car? I have Gas-A-Just gas shock all the way around and they really help with body roll.
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By Dobie Gillis - 11 Years Ago
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They're just plain 'ol shocks, nothing fancy. They were on the car when I bought it and look pretty new.
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By paul2748 - 11 Years Ago
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Be careful dealing with this guy. I bought a front sway bar for my 54 - he sent the wrong one. Promised that he would send me a return shipping mailer but never did. Wouldn't respond to my telephone calls or emails. I had to get the Oregon Attorney General's office get my refund. In my opinion, a bad character.
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By HoLun - 11 Years Ago
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I installed the police package sway bars front and rear in my 1961 fairlane way back, one of the first upgrades,. right after disc brakes. , I think I got it from dearborn classics? anyways, the rear comes with tabs for you to either bolt on by drilling the frame, or weld it on, I op for the weld on method. this boats can handle better than it looks since then. make sure you get a matching front bar to go with it, or else could cause oversteering problem, especially in the wet.
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By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
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Dobie Gillis (11/7/2013)
They're just plain 'ol shocks, nothing fancy. They were on the car when I bought it and look pretty new.
When did you buy it and do you know when the previous owner replaced them? Looks can be deceiving. I recently replaced the shocks on my truck. They looked good but once they were off, it was obvious by the way they felt that they were bad. They were probably more than 10 years old, replaced soon after I got the truck. The new shocks are a few notches up from what I had and made a huge difference in the way it handles. It feels much more stable in a turn. Shocks aren't usually expensive and are a direct bolt on, so it is worth a try, particularly if you don't know how old or the condition of the ones you have.
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By Dobie Gillis - 11 Years Ago
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charliemccraney (11/8/2013)
Dobie Gillis (11/7/2013)
They're just plain 'ol shocks, nothing fancy. They were on the car when I bought it and look pretty new.When did you buy it and do you know when the previous owner replaced them? Looks can be deceiving. I recently replaced the shocks on my truck. They looked good but once they were off, it was obvious by the way they felt that they were bad. They were probably more than 10 years old, replaced soon after I got the truck. The new shocks are a few notches up from what I had and made a huge difference in the way it handles. It feels much more stable in a turn. Shocks aren't usually expensive and are a direct bolt on, so it is worth a try, particularly if you don't know how old or the condition of the ones you have.
I got the car about a year and 1/2 ago. I haven't driven it much while working out some of the issues it had when I bought it. I have had the shocks off and I tested them; they feel good. I will try a set of the GasAdjust shocks. Mine are probably stock replacements. The car is a Merc and I'm sure Ford tuned the suspension for a ride more like a Lincoln than a Ford, i.e; too soft for my taste.
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By Talkwrench - 11 Years Ago
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Don't suppose you would have the numbers of those KYB's?
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By slick56 - 11 Years Ago
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Talkwrench (11/9/2013)
Don't suppose you would have the numbers of those KYB's?
I put Aussie Falcon wagon shocks on the rear of my '56, same as on my '52 Mainline. XR i reckon, but i think they are the same from XK to XF.
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By slick56 - 11 Years Ago
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Dobie Gillis (11/7/2013)
Anybody install one in a '55/'56 Ford or Merc? All the online stuff for Fords seems to be for pre-war and immediate post-war models, or for '60s and later. I'm looking for something that pretty much bolts on. Any and all suggestions much appreciated!
K-Mac in Australia still do one i think, i put a rear one on my '52 mainline ute about 20 years ago.
Btw, our utes had a fatter front bar than the sedans.
Copied this from their website
RESTORER'S - YOUR SEARCH ENDS HERE!
Uprated or Bolt-on kits - 1950's Ford Custom, Studebaker Golden or Silver Hawk, MGA, MGB, MG Magnette, MG Midget, Morris Minor, Austin Lancer, Healey Sprite, Triumph Herald, TR3-TR7 & Stag, Sunbeam Alpine, Fiat X1-9, Rolls Royce, Anglia, Lotus Cortina, Capri, Escort, Daimler SP250, All early Datsun/Mazda/ Toyota etc. |
http://www.k-mac.com/pages/swaybars/swaybars.htm
Does not say if they will ship to USA, but worth an email.
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By The Master Cylinder - 11 Years Ago
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Talkwrench (11/9/2013)
Don't suppose you would have the numbers of those KYB's?
I have KYB KG4503's on the front and KYB KG5517's on the rear. This is on a '55 Ranchwagon. I don't know if the sedan and wagon shock mounts are the same in the rear, fronts are same.
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By The Master Cylinder - 11 Years Ago
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The Master Cylinder (11/9/2013)
Talkwrench (11/9/2013)
Don't suppose you would have the numbers of those KYB's? I have KYB KG4503's on the front and KYB KG5517's on the rear. This is on a '55 Ranchwagon. I don't know if the sedan and wagon shock mounts are the same in the rear, fronts are same.
OK looked it up on KYB website...
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By 5d6fairlane - 11 Years Ago
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concoursparts.com
Cost me $410 for front and rear.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=676026&highlight=sway+bar&page=2
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By 55vickey - 11 Years Ago
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Got my KG5517's from Summit, right now they're $40 each, and I love them, the 55 is lowered 3 in the front and 2 in the rear, rides and corners nice.
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By Talkwrench - 11 Years Ago
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And no problems with a lowered car with these numbers? Mine wouldn't be lowered any more than 2" ..
Do summits now send to Australia?? mm?
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By Talkwrench - 11 Years Ago
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Just checking again Gary you put KG5517 on the rear of your Vicky ok? [Can you get your wheel off?] I just checked the KYB site and there is nothing listed for the rear?
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By The Master Cylinder - 11 Years Ago
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Talkwrench (11/11/2013)
And no problems with a lowered car with these numbers? Mine wouldn't be lowered any more than 2" ..
Do summits now send to Australia?? mm?
My Ranch is lowered 2" inches in rear with blocks and 3" in front with Aerostar springs and Granada spindles (altho the Granada spindles wouldn't effect the shock length anyway now that I think about it  )
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By snowcone - 11 Years Ago
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I put these on my Customline
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-CUSTOMLINE-KYB-GAS-ADJUST-SHOCKABSORBERS-/250487321289?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a523532c9
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By Talkwrench - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks for that link , I did buy the KYB's I put on my Cuda from those guys..
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By Tom Compton - 11 Years Ago
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Got both my front and rear bars from TBirds Southwest in LaGrange, TX.
TC
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