'56 Thunderbird Rear Springs

[modelamike65]

Does anyone know the length of a 1956 Ford Thunderbird rear spring "free length"? This would be the normal length of a rear spring taken out of the car and measured from the front to rear shackle.

The rear of my car sags and the rear springs need to be arched.

 

[dmsfrr]

You can call Mac's and ask them. (877) 579-5722
http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_t...d-and-rounded-ends-like-original-1956-57.html

How to measure...
http://www.eatondetroitspring.com/how-to-measure-leaf-springs/

If you have your springs re-done locally the shop may ask if you want a leaf added. It could help keep the rear bumper off the ground, esp. if you have the orig. continental spare tire on the bumper. But then you might need longer U bolts over the axle.

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[Jimz Bird]

This may be helpful.
The Ford - Lincoln - Mercury 1950-1965 Parts Interchange Manual lists the following. The decimal # is the price at that time.

 

[miker98038]

I don't know where in WA you are, but Benz Spring still has the plant in Portland, OR. I used them many times over the years when they had a Seattle plant. Used them both for my bird and for fleet applications. Might be worth a call.

http://www.benzspring.com