54 Ford Customline lowering blocks

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been on but I just sold my falcon and picked up a 54 customline. My question is where can I pick up some lowering blocks? Are these leaf springs the 2" or 2 1/2"? Any help would be great. My car won't be here for a couple days so I can't just go out and measure. Thanks in advance


George

 

Anyone?

 

They are 2 1/2" for the hoops, just did mine with 3" blocks, 12" hoops will work with them and I can change the tire easy....Roach.

53 customline.

 

i have the same car and bought mine from kragen's auto parts store ,ask for universal truck or car lift /lowering blocks cost around 60.00 ,they also worked on the 63 comet i had.... kragens is also known as o'reillys the biggest they sell is 3inchs..

 

Any questions you have about your 54 can be answered on the 52-56 Ford group.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=332

 

hey whats up buddy! havent heard from you for awhile!! im working on a 54 Customline for a friend of mine.. just painted it this last weekend... i can get some measurements for you if you want...

 

Awesome thanks guys!


Hey BadLuck yeah I'm back and have a new car so I'm sure I'll e asking a lot mre questions. So how's life? Hope all is well.

George

 

right on! im not a Ford guy... but i do like the Customlines~ cool car...four door???

 

That's cool, I am haha. Yeah I like the more doors for some
reason. So what are you working on these days?

 

still working on my chevy..but helping out a friend with her Customline...welded in some holes.. did a little notch, painted it a satin green, and doing a few other things to it...

 

Nice! I like the stance! Is that with 3" blocks and the astro springs?

 

yeah 3 inch blocks... not sure about the springs... she purchased it already lowered... but if somebody sat in the back seat..it would rub the drive shaft...did a little notch under the seat..problem solved

 

Thats what I have to do to mine, astro springs up front with a rubber rake, will change to same size tires all around....Roach.

 

Oh good to know I was thinking about doing 4" blocks.

Roach, What is a rubber rake?

 

Big tires in the rear and small ones up front...
I am going to get the same size all around so the ass end drags like it should!!

 

Nice, yeah I want mine slammed.

 

like this?? hahaha

 

jamco suspension.

you can get almost anything you would need man

 

if you could get them to ship you all the parts you need or any of the parts at all....i didnt have a good dealing with them and have read alot of other people havent ethier but have read some have..just a warning id do a search on the fourms first..heres one for example
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463341&highlight=jamco

 

Badluck that would be nice but I'm
Looking for as low as I can get it without having issues while I drive. Did you have to raise the whole trans and driveshaft tunnel or just the back 1/4th?

George

 

ohh wow didnt even know about that. iv never ordered from them just kinda looked on the cite. thats a bummer tho....

 

Below 3" drop you have to modify the tunnle, I think that car is bagged or Hydro equiped!!

 

Yea, that's SlmLrd's car, bagged with a bridge in the back and a Mustang II front end I believe. I think he has since sold it, but his is one of my favs.

Here's a couple pics of his rear set-up, hope he won't mind.

 

i just did a small 12" section under the back seat... would hit when people sat in the back... thats all youll need to do if you dont plan on doing bags... a little notch and you'll be fine

 

Good to know. Thanks = )

 

Here is a 53 that I had a while back.It has 3" blocks and 1 round cut off the coils.It rode like a dream.Do your self a favor and add disk brakes.

 

We have had guys use arostar springs on 54 Fords 3 inch blocks in the back would look good.

 

Thanks Dirty, visuals always help me more. That sits perfect!!!

 

heres my 54, it has 3 inch dropped springs in the front with 2.5 inch dropped spindles, the rear is the 4 inch jamco springs and 2 inch blocks. it rides good for the most part..................john

 

Hey guys just wanted to share a couple photos. I just installed the 4" blocks on the rear today. My car is sitting on the bump stops being this low. Is everyone notching the trans tunnel and removing the bump stops to gain some travel?

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4" blocks