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FordFairlane55 · 01-20-2012, 09:32 PM

1st I fully agree with georgewarren, "shorter springs change the geometry". Also shock performance. This can effect handling/control.

2nd I fully agree with parklane, the Granada spindles/discs are the way to go.

The other trick I used on my Crown Vic was tweeking the tire size. I had new steel rims made up (look just like stock and accept the stock hubcap) (Wheel Smith - Coroma, CA) that are wider, so I could mount a lower profile tire (dropping the front end a little more) while also putting more rubber on the pavement to take advantage of the disc brakes (60-70% of the stopping power is up front). Tires from Diamond Back Classics, Conway, SC. As you know, the 55 came with very tall and skinny rims/tires. The result is an original looking car that is slightly lower, but better performing/safer.

01-20-2012, 09:32 PM	#14
FordFairlane55 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 25	Re: Lowering 1955 Ford CV 1st I fully agree with georgewarren, "shorter springs change the geometry". Also shock performance. This can effect handling/control. 2nd I fully agree with parklane, the Granada spindles/discs are the way to go. The other trick I used on my Crown Vic was tweeking the tire size. I had new steel rims made up (look just like stock and accept the stock hubcap) (Wheel Smith - Coroma, CA) that are wider, so I could mount a lower profile tire (dropping the front end a little more) while also putting more rubber on the pavement to take advantage of the disc brakes (60-70% of the stopping power is up front). Tires from Diamond Back Classics, Conway, SC. As you know, the 55 came with very tall and skinny rims/tires. The result is an original looking car that is slightly lower, but better performing/safer.