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carl
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I have had KYB shocks on my 56 crown for several with no problems getting rear wheels off.Dont know how I came up with the number for the shocks I used but they are Front KG 4503 and rear is KG 5517 Carl
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Hope that's a generic picture because the front shock mount are incorrect.
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Yup I can get the same thing through RockAuto [USA] for nearly $100 cheaper. I probably order today.
Interesting concept using the jack between the body , you would have to be careful and know your shock can take the length.. Ask me how I know!
   
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Pretty sure I fitted these to my 58 Customline with no probs
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-CUSTOMLINE-KYB-GAS-ADJUST-SHOCKABSORBERS-/250487321289?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a523532c9
I don't use the bumper bar jack though.
After raising the car I use a small bottle jack between the spring and the chassis as I don't like the way the bumper jack distorts the car on one corner
Gary - 1958 Star Customline and 1940 Ford Deluxe Hotrod
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Jimz Bird (5/31/2014)
Here are the details on the KYB Shocks: KYB Part# Extended Compressed Stroke KG5517 17.87 10.91 6.97 KG5526 20.43 12.46 7.95
Perhaps the KG5526 should be used on the rear of all??? The extension from 17.87 to 20.43 may be what is needed for getting the tire off easily. Unless someone knows the details on the B7A18125SH, it is still somewhat of a Crap Shoot.
Great info Jim.
These are the ones i have on my 56 (from ebay Australia)
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As Paul mentioned below there may be some problems with the KYB site catalog listings.They don't list a rear # for 56 Fords when using the online catalog.They list the KG5517 for the 55-57 Birds. When bringing up the details page they do list it there for 56 Fords.They list the KG5526 for 57 Fords.Here is the "rub" - pardon the pun.The Ford Part Interchange for shocks (see attachments) lists that the rear shocks for 55-57 Birds, most 56-57 Fords as the same # - B7A18125SH. (Group 48) Here are the details on the KYB Shocks: KYB Part# Extended Compressed Stroke KG5517 17.87 10.91 6.97 KG5526 20.43 12.46 7.95
Perhaps the KG5526 should be used on the rear of all??? The extension from 17.87 to 20.43 may be what is needed for getting the tire off easily. Unless someone knows the details on the B7A18125SH, it is still somewhat of a Crap Shoot.
Jim Norfolk, VA
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I checked on ebay for another option. Here is just one place that ships to Australia http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pieces-KYB-Gas-a-Just-KG5517-Pressurized-monotube-shock-absorbers-/171135529536?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27d878f240&vxp=mtr ~$81.00 for both rears plus $80 shipping to Australia. There are others also.
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I'll cross reference the 5517 number and see what it's for. I can get a set in Australia for $325 or from rock auto $ 245. Summit came out about $285 ? Might check and see if rock auto have those extensions...
   
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