In a message dated 3/26/2007 12:55:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cgico@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I am in need of shocks (front and
rear) for my 1956 Dodge. I believe there was a list member selling
these shocks on ebay. Please forward any information if possible as
my Dodge has a lean to the left.
Thanks,
Greg in
WI
1956 Dodge Royal
Lancer
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Shocks don't support any load, they just dampen out
suspension movement unless you get air shocks or spring over shocks. Your car
should have the same stance with or without shocks. Look for broken springs or
torsion bars or possibly a torsion bar in need of
adjustment.
John
No torsion bars in 1956. Front are coil springs, rear are leaf
springs. I think most likely to be a leaf broken in a rear spring.
Only a vision check will tell. You can see a broken front coil
spring.
I can't remember whether 1956 rear springs were covered or not.
Another method of diagnosis would be to jack up each end IN THE
MIDDLE, which will exaggerate the problem by taking away the support of the
springs on the other end of the car. Jack up the front. If it's
level, the rear springs are even. Then vice-versa. Easier and safer
with a floor jack.
Good luck!
Joe
Savard
Lake Orion, Michigan
