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PKW181 · 12-13-2017, 02:51 PM

Hi,
Anyone know of a source for a set of extended rear shackles for a 49 Ford coupe? I would like to bring it up a couple of inches in the rear. The ones on it now are 5".
Thanks in advance for any help.

Ford Freak · 12-13-2017, 03:00 PM

The longer shackles will probably look childish/hokey . You would be better off taking the springs out and having a spring shop re-arch them , or add a leaf in each one .
just tell them how far you want to bring the rear up , they will know what to do .
This way would also be much safer than longer , flimsy shackles .
JMHO - F F

glennpm · 12-13-2017, 03:09 PM

I agree on the advice to get the springs re-arched. I have done this in the past with good results. I've also driven cars with extended shackles and they are not safe. The rear end will float side to side when turning with the high extended height you're looking for.

19Fordy · 12-13-2017, 05:57 PM

Couldn't you add a spacer block between the spring plates and the spring.

5851a · 12-13-2017, 07:10 PM

Since the rear is mounted midway or slightly towards the front of the spring you only get half or less the length of the shackle in lift. So if you wanted 2 inches lift you would need to add 4 or more inch length to your present shackles. Better to do it with the springs. JMO

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V8 Bob · 12-13-2017, 07:31 PM

I flipped the shackles on my high school '54 Ford, common on cars with similar rear spring setups.

PKW181 · 12-13-2017, 09:09 PM

Thanks everyone for the info.
I contacted Valley spring down in phoenix sounds like they can set me up.
Thanks again

Alaska Jim · 12-14-2017, 02:32 AM

When I was in high school I did what V8 Bob did. common back then ( '60's )

12-13-2017, 02:51 PM	#1
PKW181 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 85	Rear lift 49 Ford Hi, Anyone know of a source for a set of extended rear shackles for a 49 Ford coupe? I would like to bring it up a couple of inches in the rear. The ones on it now are 5". Thanks in advance for any help.

12-13-2017, 03:00 PM	#2
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford The longer shackles will probably look childish/hokey . You would be better off taking the springs out and having a spring shop re-arch them , or add a leaf in each one . just tell them how far you want to bring the rear up , they will know what to do . This way would also be much safer than longer , flimsy shackles . JMHO - F F

12-13-2017, 03:09 PM	#3
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford I agree on the advice to get the springs re-arched. I have done this in the past with good results. I've also driven cars with extended shackles and they are not safe. The rear end will float side to side when turning with the high extended height you're looking for.

12-13-2017, 05:57 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford Couldn't you add a spacer block between the spring plates and the spring.

12-13-2017, 07:10 PM	#5
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford Since the rear is mounted midway or slightly towards the front of the spring you only get half or less the length of the shackle in lift. So if you wanted 2 inches lift you would need to add 4 or more inch length to your present shackles. Better to do it with the springs. JMO

12-13-2017, 07:26 PM	#6
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12-13-2017, 07:31 PM	#7
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford I flipped the shackles on my high school '54 Ford, common on cars with similar rear spring setups.

12-13-2017, 09:09 PM	#8
PKW181 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 85	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford Thanks everyone for the info. I contacted Valley spring down in phoenix sounds like they can set me up. Thanks again

12-14-2017, 02:32 AM	#9
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: Rear lift 49 Ford When I was in high school I did what V8 Bob did. common back then ( '60's )