1952-59 Ford Aerostar Springs

I know Aerostar springs are supposed to be a good way to lower a 54 Ford, but I've always considered first-hand experience to be much more valuable than mere talk.

So, I'd like to hear from any of yall who've actually used them.

How's the ride quality?

How much did they actually lower your car?

I'm running new, stock springs in my car. It came with a V8...I replaced it with a 302/AOD and it's riding too high for my taste now. I need to get it down some...preferably without dropping big coin for dropped spindles.

 

Link did not work so do this: just put "aerostar springs" in the Search box and a ton of posts will come up some with before and after pictures,this has been one of the most popular topics.

 

Jeff....tried the link....it didn't seem to go anywhere related to springs.

 

heres the clip on my 55 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703240

 

I put Aerostar springs on my 53 Ford three years ago and they are great! It rides and steers better than new! I'd recommend them to everyone.

 

I have only put a couple hundred miles on my 56 but with that and the upgraded sway bar it just rides awesome. I did dropped granada spindles at The same time so not sure on lowering amount. Best guess is the springs added a couple inches. When i did both it dropped mine 4 plus inches and freaked me out but i love it now. See these threads

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260795

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338205

 

I put aerostar springs, Granada 1.5" drop spindles, disc brakes and sway bar. It drives & rides fantastic. I don't have as much play in my steering wheel. It dropped the front 4" and I love the look. You can look at my album to see the difference in look.

 

Here's the thread that Jeff was originally referring to.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260795&highlight=aerostar+spring

I'm headed to the parts house to pick me up some Aerostar springs. I've got the front sheetmetal clip off of my car right now so it's an ideal time to make the swap.

Anyone need a new stock set of springs?

 

Has anyone measured the ride height right after the spring swap and then measured it again a few months later? I'm just curious how much the springs settle.

 

It will settle 1/2"-3/4" also engine weight will have a bearing on final height,here is a handy chart:http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/engine-dimensions.html

 

Thanks Jeff. The engine and trans (5.0 with AOD) are already installed. The car has the Granada spindles that were reamed just enough for the ball joint to slide through as well as the Aerostar springs so that has it sitting pretty low. The car has been on jack stands up until the other day and hasn't been driven yet. I can live with 1/2" - 3/4" more inches as that should put the lip of the wheel opening right at the top of the white wall. Anymore than that and I might be in trouble with ride height up front.

 

I bet it will settle that 1/2" - 3/4" after you install the rest of the front end and a little time on the road.

What size tires are you running?

 

They are Diamond Back II 205/75R15's.

 

My 56 dropped 2" and it has settled 1/4" in the last couple years since then.

 

I have the aerostar springs and granada spindles own 55 droped front end three an half in has settled quarter inch in three years
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