Lowering '56 Chevy wagon

[IGOR]

Just picked up a 56 Chevy wagon. Is there anything that makes lowering this thing more difficult than Putting some lowering blocks on it? Didn't know if the way the gas tank is would change anything or not.

[Kustchops]

Naw dropped spindles, or cut a loop and a half, a three inch block, good to go after a alignment.

[luckystiff]

when did you pick this thing up. what kinda shape is it? daily car or project for when the other chev's finished? are you still doing the truck to? man i've had to much soda i need to calm down. i've got a coupla people around here that may want some striping done if you guys are coming down any time soon. maybe even me depending on how long it will be. post some pics of the new wagon if you can...ken....

[Just Gary]

No.
I put 2" lowering blocks in the back of my '55 and there's plenty of room for another inch. My front-end got 2" dropped spindles & 1.5 coils removed. It only gets problematic if you start messing with the wheel offset & tire width.

Make a reputable front-end shop your first destination as soon as the tires are back down off the jacks. Changing the car's rake directly affects front-end caster. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[IGOR]

Great, Thanks for the info. No Ken, this thing just came up as one of those too good to pass up deals. Tune up, tires and a little floorboard work and it's ready to roll. I think.

[voodoo]

Dropped spindles and 1" springs on the front. Sagging springs in the rear. Running duals out the back gets a little tight though. Mine bang a little with back seat passengers.

[JamesG]

Bag it................................................ .....!