Rear shocks for 58

[RustyNCa]

Just to be sure that the shocks are the problem for the harsh ride, i just removed them for a short road test. The shocks don´t seem to be my problem, but the springs. Even without the shocks, the ride is still very stiff. Ofcourse it bounces a bit, but not much. So it seems that the springs are for a much heavier vehicle. What is a good place to get 58 coil springs from?

I'll trade ya, I hate the mushy soft ride on my 58.

[Frango100]

I'll trade ya, I hate the mushy soft ride on my 58.

Are your springs as new?

[RustyNCa]

Are your springs as new?

They were in 58.... Car was a two owner original car when it was given to me, paint is still original on her(what's left of it)

[Frango100]

Original springs from 58 will be compressed after so many years. Would prefer to put some new springs on. I found a site, where the pair of the rear springs cost $550. Did someone already install new springs from another car, which fit and perform well?

[RustyNCa]

Original springs from 58 will be compressed after so many years. Would prefer to put some new springs on. I found a site, where the pair of the rear springs cost $550. Did someone already install new springs from another car, which fit and perform well?

$550 seems pretty steep. But yes, I wouldn't be surprised if my springs are shot, but I do like the lower height they are sitting at.

[Astrowing]

I got a set of the 5936s that Dave suggested. Anxious to get them installed.

[Frango100]

I got a set of the 5936s that Dave suggested. Anxious to get them installed.

Ok, let us know how they perform. I will first order a set of rear springs via Carl and see how the ride quality improves. If still not the way i want it, i will get some new shocks as well.

[OUR5T8BIRD]

Anyone who can help me with this?

Not sure if this is any help but these are the shock numbers I have from my '58 restoration . Perhaps you can use them as cross reference .

Rear shocks, part # B8S 18125-A or Rotunda R22M .

Hope that helps .

[Frango100]

Not sure if this is any help but these are the shock numbers I have from my '58 restoration . Perhaps you can use them as cross reference .

Rear shocks, part # B8S 18125-A or Rotunda R22M .

Hope that helps .

Thanks, 58Tbird.