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I have a 55 wagon. I am just starting a rebuild. I like the ride height as it is; very slightly higher in the rear. However, it is only higher because someone flipped the shackles.

Can someone suggest a factory spring, that I can order, or possibly something late model that I can get from Pic-a-Part, that will get me the current ride height but allow me to put the shackles back where they belong?  For this application stiff is good.

TY
Ray

You can have the springs re-arched.  Take a measurement of the current ride height, flip the shackle, measure again and have a spring shop make the adjustment, which should be the difference between your two measurements.

However, if the springs require re arching with the shackles in the correct orientation, then something else is out of whack.  You'll need to figure out what and fix that, if necessary, 


Lawrenceville, GA

I'm with Charlie on both points. If the springs are original, they're probably just collapsing, and new ones might be in order. There is a search function here. On my tablet it's the "magnifying glass" upper right. I think it's different on other devices. If you don't find anything here, go over to the fordbarn.com. Lots of members in common, but probably more chassis info there.

Off topic for your post, but my buddy's got an OT 56 wagon, with air shocks. They work well both to set ride height and pick up the occasional load. I'm guessing you can find them, too. Not a substitute for worn out springs.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Another easy fix is just add an extra leaf to each side. The leaf being slightly shorter than the top spring. This should take care of your problem and if not enough then add another if you want a high rear.



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Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

The 54 spring is 7 leaf, 105 # rate, 825 # capacity, rather flat. The 55 spring is 5 leaf, 110 # rate, 810 # capacity, with greater arch. I got this 55 wagon with 7 leaf, rather flat.

I just ordered a pair of 7 leaf, high arch, 1070 # capacity, number two leaf wrapped over the eye.  If you have ever broken a main leaf, forward of the axle you understand the wrap.

Hi,
Are you still looking for a set of rear springs for the 55 ? I have a new set of Station Wagon springs bought for a Victoria with a continental kit but sold the car before I had a chance to install them. They are new. How many leafs are in your originals