On Apr 25, 2:43 pm, "Nosey" <kfre...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Willis wrote:
> > Hey guys,
>
> > I have a '63 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback that is definitely sagging in
> > the rear. Even though I like the low slung appearance, it makes the
> > car wobbly at speeds and I'd like to eventually be able to bring the
> > rear back up to stock (or near-stock) ride height. May even be able
> > to go to a taller tire.
>
> > How can I tell if it's the leaf springs or the shocks that are bad (or
> > both)? Sorry I don't have pics yet showing detail; closest I have is
> > posted here:
>
>
>http://a496.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/96/l_adecbd4b69f2c87da3...
>
> > Thanks for the help and advice. I want to fix the sagging but want to
> > make sure I'm doing it right!
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Willis
>
> It's springs. Shock absorbers aren't meant to sup****t the weight of the
> vehicle. Are those air-shocks?
>
> Did you ever get the cooling system sorted out?
> --
> Ken
> ThunderS**** #51
I believe those are air shocks; I think I'm seeing a rubber boot at
the top of the lower housing, and an air line fitting poking out of
each one. If they are air shocks, I would assume they're shot.
I'd say just get some Gabriel or Monroe shocks for $25 apiece and swap
'em in. I disagree that a combination of weak springs and good shocks
would cause anything that could be described as "wobbly." The spring
does hold the weight of the car, but it's the shocks that control the
movement of the spring. A worn, weak spring will compress more easily
than a new one, but it will rebound to its static ride height after
the compression force has passed, regardless how weak it is. However
if the shock is gone then the spring just flops around (oscillates)
uncontrolled. That would definitely produce something that could be
fairly described as wobbly at speed.
Anyway, it's so cheap (and easy) to swap in good new shocks it's not
worth debating the cause of the wobbling. Just change out the shocks
and see what happens.
I'd also replace the springs at the same time. Just find a local
spring shop and get the owner to agree in advance to work with you to
get the ride height you want. That's a better idea than to mail
order a set of leafs. No matter what the promoters say, any given
spring will give a range of ride heights from one car to another.
180 Out
Defrocked TS #28
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