1952-59 Ford Aerostars: Results may vary

I know we've all seen a 54' with aerostar springs, but its always interesting to see how different the results are. So, here's another set of "now and then" pics (backwards from before and after....whoops). 54' Mainline w/223 6 cylinder and a 3 speed. I'm sitting at 24.5" from the floor to the wheel opening, at the center, before any settling.

 

For comparison with a 302/AOD combo in a '54 previously was a 223 Six the 302 is about 200 lbs less. https://mainlineford.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/dropping-the-front-end/

 

Your wording leaves me a little confused. The pic inside the garage I hope is after, correct? Jeff is correct......results will vary according to drivetrain and other accessories. A good example:......in 1957, Ford used 9 different front coil spings to ***ure that all vehichles left the factory with the same stance regardless of drivetrain or add-ons.

 

Sorry about the wording...usually it would be "before and after", because I s***ched the photos in the wrong order, I decided to say "now and then". I try to be funny at times. It doesnt always work out....just ask my Wife.

 

interesting....I'm guessing he is also running a much taller tire. I'm running a 215/70/15

 

Yup. When I swapped in my 302 w/alum heads my 56 sat higher in the front. That is why I originally did my Aerostar swap.

 

Don is running a 205/75/15 26.30" high your 215/70/15 is 26.85" high.

 

That is interesting....looks taller than mine. maybe its the blackwall and black wheel combo playing tricks on my eyes.

 

Maybe he used some of the spacers, for lack of the correct description.

 

Same experience on my 55, I installed the Aerostar Springs and had a 2"+ drop. Looked great, and while it handled well the suspension travel was not to my liking. Seemed very stiff, so I monkeyed with it and installed a Mr. Gasket 1" coil spacer (not the slip-on type, these spacers necessitated a coil spring removal) and now I really like the ride and the stance. I was amazed at how adding 1" of travel did so much for the car. The 292 Y block is in it, with cast iron intake, original heater components, original style br*** radiator (4 rows too), AC Sandeen compressor and matching items, 4 barrel, etc, etc, etc. All steel up front, no fibergl***... I guess this would sit the front end as low as possible.

I have a big write-up with photos over on my website, hotrodreverend.com.

The link: https://www.hotrodreverend.com/sing...orTosXW-ogejYfH5Gn3yXmWkoEV-_cyROUkjpNJ9Yv2m4

enjoy...
I am learning new things all the time!

 

I got almost a 2” drop. Love the way it looks and handles much better.