ee The set of shocks I had on were what some rod shop sold as replacements that I think were for a newer car,when they wore out I ordered some from O Reillys that were for a 55 and had no problem with removing the tires since. The ones were too short and would not let the rear end come down far enough to get the tire out.



Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

I suspect different travel in new shocks.

What are the "correct" shocks that you used?





54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Before I put the correct shocks on my 55 I had to let the air out to remove and install the rear tires,I have 235/75/15s in mine,its tight now but they can be removed and installed aired up.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

Many shock vendors have catalogs which indicate dimensions.  It can be tedious but it is worth looking through to find a shock that will extend and compress sufficiently.  It's best to get something from a similar vehicle.


Lawrenceville, GA

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I have 2" Drop Blocks on the back of mine to level it with Granada Spindles. The Truck Shocks work fine.

  

I'm currently running KYB shocks on all 4 corners. I have aerostars on the front and 2"blocks in the back. I put shock extensions on the rear and in a hard bump the shock will bottom out. The F250 shocks sound like a viable option.

Durham Missouri

It's apparent that some shock replacement listings for the rear of 55-56 Fords are a bit to short.. I also ran into the same issue with my 57 Fairlane 500, even with stock size tires. However, I was able to install a couple of spare curved shock washers on the upper side at the bottom & just get enough clearance to get buy. 


Paul

I occasionally take a pass at the drag strip, like the Y-Block Nationals so I want to be able to run some slicks but only easy on and off so I will spend some time measuring.

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

The previous owner put P255x55R15 tires (10" wide) on 8" rims on the back of my car. The axle is a 8" Ford that measures 1/2" wider than stock. I can't get my finger between the springs and tires and have about 3/8" on the fender lip. The inner tires rub the body on drive way entrances. My advice is "Don't do it". The tires aren't real obvious tucked under the car and really hard to tell that they are that wide.