I'm running 205/75 r15's. never had any clearance issues. I did find with the 3" blocks the rear end and drive shaft a just a little close to the floor boards. I put a set of helper coils on the rear shocks. Just enough stiffness on a bump to stop the problem. Fronts totally clear. I use the pieces of stock sold on EBAY for the fronts. You drill out the rivets that hold the spring plate to the bottom A frame insert the 1" square by 6" blocks. Bolt them up and you will find a couple of inches in drop. I had my alingment checked and it didn't change anything. Just lowers the spring plate about an inch. Chuck




Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

My biggest concern was the front and turning radius. What size are your fronts?

Durham Missouri

I've been running 3" blocks on the back of my Vicky for years. Just put some 8" wide mopar wheels on it. There is plenty of clearance on each side. I can run my hand over the side of the tire at the top. The only problem with it lowered is that I have to take the shock loose before I jack the car up so I can get the tire on and off. Chuck



Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Let us know how the fender to tire clearance is after you do the drop. I have a set of factory wheels I can use if needed. I am not sure of the rim width thats on mine now but the car has 235/75/15 on it with no problem at stock height.

Durham Missouri

Thanks miker, excellent info!! I GREATLY appreciate the link!! Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

If you search Aerostar here, some info will come up. This is an old but good post, with some pictures and part numbers here

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/cheap-and-great-alternative-coil-springs-49-thru-59-ford-and-merc.260795/



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Oh, and what year springs? Are they all the same?

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

That would be perfect!! I have all new front end parts so it looks like I have a good weekend ahead of me next month. No fender well interference from the tires with this set up? Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca

Everything I've read indicates the Aerostar springs drop a 50's Ford about 3". -Dave

Not hijack the thread, but, if I want to lower the front of my 55CV, the Aerostar springs are a good choice? How much will they lower it? I will be keeping the stock size tires and wheels on the front. Going to use a 15" slightly wider tire and wheel combo on the back.thanks guys, Rowen

Rowen
55CV
Woodland, Ca