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Good to know Carl, I have ordered those through RockAuto.. Guess we'll see what happens.

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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


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I looked at the KG 5526 's but the mounting is different. So back to the KG 5517..
I found an old pair of Gabriel's I had on and measured them . Measured from the end of the body is 20" long 12" compressed and I also had a mark that I put on them when attached to the car that was 14" from memory I had no problems getting the wheels off with those.. I want to try stick to the KYB's as they are a firmer shock..

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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.






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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.



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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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