Thanks for the info Mark. Looks like I will be going down that path with the gabriels as they seem to be easier to get. Do you know if the G63398 comes in different lengths or its just a standard length. My Fairlane will be at least 2 1/2" lowered.

Cheers, Rob.



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I have a pair of the Gabriel Ultra G63398 on the rear of mine .Very happy with them and they are long enough that the axle drops so the wheel can be removed.The shocks that were on it when I purchased the car were too short and I couldn't get the wheel off.Gary mentioned about the color of the ones he is using.I just gave mine a light sanding and sprayed them Black.Looks stock.

  

Rob, on my invoice the sku # 80010222 I have not a clue what it means but right beside it under part number is the # 555043 . At the top of my invoice is the # I think of the shock I turned in sku 18570047  part number 34792 was longer than I wanted. Of the rear shocks I have there is a number under the price scan thats 0 48598 55543 4   and in the lower left end of the box is p09245 R. The shocks are first class in every way except the color( YELLOW:w00t Just make sure they'll take them back if it's not what you want in lenght. I believe if the #s  555043 you should be ok.

-Gary Burnette-

I put Gabriel's all the way around on mine with the rear ones being air shocks. Gabriel is the only ones that make air shocks for a '56.

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL

Gary I found that number.. Gas-Magnum RV Shock Absorber 555043  but there is also this number #34722 , but this number changes ...could be 34729 etc it may have something to do with the length. Can you find what yours is?



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I'll recheck the numbers to be sure there correct. I got these from advance auto thru special order and they work!!!!

-Gary Burnette-

Gary I tried to source the rear shocks but that no. for Monroe 555043 doesn't come up.

Had a chat with Dustin at Strutmasters.com he couldn't find it. they seem to be very cheap and ship for free in the US.

Shame they dont do Gabriel only Monroe and KYB



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Brian, the rear sway bar will be one of the best handling additions you'll do too your bird. I'm thinking about doing it to my 56 merc convertible. When I added the rear bar to my bird it was absolutely Great! The front didn't need to be changed at all.

-Gary Burnette-

Thanks for all your info guys a big help.

Is there anything I should be aware of if the car is lowered? I wonder about some of the "sensing" type shocks my not work well if they are too far up the travel already.

I need to get it right as it will be hard to return once it all gets to Australia.

Rob.



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I put the KYB shocks all around on my 56 T-Bird & have used them on other cars as well. I am satisfied with them. I like the gas charged shocks as they are a bit firm, & these don't cost too much. The radial tires made the largest handling improvement though. Rear sway bar is something on my eventual wish list.

Brian - 56 T-Bird

Woodinville WA