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Ford Freak 08-05-2025 05:32 PM

1956 Fairlane turning radius?
 

Hey guys! The Fairlane Club Sedan that I acquired last fall has had a Granada disc brake conversion by some previous owner. I recently got this car on the road and noticed that the turning radius seems shorter than that of other 50's Ford's that I have owned in the past. Is this because of the Granada spindles? Thanks in advance! F F

Ford blue blood 08-06-2025 08:26 AM

Re: 1956 Fairlane turning radius?
 

Has the steering been modified? Many folks have installed a mid 80s GM small car rack and pinion. They infamously reduce the turn radius.

Ford Freak 08-06-2025 11:58 AM

Re: 1956 Fairlane turning radius?
 

I #$%@ed up, as above I stated that the radius was "shorter". Thats incorrect, it is actually longer or wider, than other cars that I've owned. It's got the stock box, still. I just modified the "spindle turning stops" on the lower a-frames so the spindle's turn further, without "jamming" the steering box. All set, now! F F

paul2748 08-06-2025 07:11 PM

Re: 1956 Fairlane turning radius?
 

I've heard just the opposite - that it makes the radius wider.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford blue blood (Post 2404549)
Has the steering been modified? Many folks have installed a mid 80s GM small car rack and pinion. They infamously reduce the turn radius.


Abe Lugo 08-07-2025 01:07 AM

Re: 1956 Fairlane turning radius?
 

Is it power steering. On my 57. I feel like my non power wagon has a tighter radius than my power steering hardtop.


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