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Hot Rod Reverend · 01-22-2015, 10:57 AM

The fun continues here... Is anyone using a Monroe 5821 for there 55/56 Ford passenger car? If so, can I assume that you did not have to make any modification to the lower control arm assembly where the original shock bracket mounted? The 5821's look to have their own mounting ears. Will those mounting ears fit the control arm?

bobss396 · 01-22-2015, 09:38 PM

I'd hate to see someone modifying their a-arm to fit those springs. I have the same shocks in my '59 and had to slot the shock holes to fit my 2-bolt mounting. I'm now wondering if stock shocks may have been just fine.

I've seen adapters machined up to go from the stud type to the 2-bolt type. Look for a Monroe PDF file online (I posted one on the HAMB '52-59 Ford forum earlier today). That should be a big help to you.

Blackpearleb434 · 01-24-2015, 01:18 AM

I've used the Monroe gt gas reflex on my 57 Customline and it give a nice ride not to firm but doesn't wollow and used all the original hardware, go to the Monroe website and ring the support line, supply them with the measurements and they will match it got you. From memory they were from a Bedford application.

jim keris · 01-17-2016, 07:29 PM

I used 1966 mustang rear shocks on my 56 victoria

RCM · 01-18-2016, 07:23 AM

No, kybs.

paul2748 · 01-18-2016, 09:34 PM

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As far as I know, stock type shocks are readily available. Why change?

Hot Rod Reverend · 01-18-2016, 09:41 PM

Old post fellas, I have KYB's up front now-see my blog

01-22-2015, 10:57 AM	#1
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford The fun continues here... Is anyone using a Monroe 5821 for there 55/56 Ford passenger car? If so, can I assume that you did not have to make any modification to the lower control arm assembly where the original shock bracket mounted? The 5821's look to have their own mounting ears. Will those mounting ears fit the control arm? __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!

01-22-2015, 09:38 PM	#2
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford I'd hate to see someone modifying their a-arm to fit those springs. I have the same shocks in my '59 and had to slot the shock holes to fit my 2-bolt mounting. I'm now wondering if stock shocks may have been just fine. I've seen adapters machined up to go from the stud type to the 2-bolt type. Look for a Monroe PDF file online (I posted one on the HAMB '52-59 Ford forum earlier today). That should be a big help to you.

01-24-2015, 01:18 AM	#3
Blackpearleb434 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Belmont, Western Australia Posts: 71	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford I've used the Monroe gt gas reflex on my 57 Customline and it give a nice ride not to firm but doesn't wollow and used all the original hardware, go to the Monroe website and ring the support line, supply them with the measurements and they will match it got you. From memory they were from a Bedford application.

01-17-2016, 07:29 PM	#4
jim keris Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 1	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford I used 1966 mustang rear shocks on my 56 victoria

01-18-2016, 07:23 AM	#5
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford No, kybs.

01-18-2016, 09:34 PM	#6
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As far as I know, stock type shocks are readily available. Why change? __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

01-18-2016, 09:41 PM	#7
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	Re: Anyone using the Monroe 5821 shock on your 50s Ford Old post fellas, I have KYB's up front now-see my blog __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!