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Raise the back end?

Started by MT, 2015-04-10 22:42

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MT

I would like the back end of my Fairlane to sit up about 2 inches higher.  The springs are fine and it sits level right now.  Has anyone done this with coil over shocks?  I want to be able to switch back easily if I want to.  Thanks!

57chero

Not the best way, but back in high school we would reverse the shackles.

lalessi1

Air shocks are an easy adjustable solution. I have Gabriel Highjackers. I personally don't like the look of reversed shackles.
Lynn

RICH MUISE

I agree...air shocks.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

MT

Any problems with the shock mounts handling the extra load?

Lou

As an appriser every time I see reversed shackles I assume weak springs and take a $1000 off the apprised value.

BP57CUSTOM

I put Gabriel air shocks on mine last year they gave me the look I wanted and no problems.
Barry
1957 Custom 300
1965 Mustang GT
8N ford Tractor

lalessi1

I have had no problems with mine either. The extra load on the shock mounts is small. The amount of effort to raise the car 2" divided in half.... You would have the same extra load with coil over anyway.
Lynn