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L5wolvesf · 10-26-2018, 12:29 PM

Since I'm going to do a front end suspension rebuilt when I do the disc brake conversion I would like to have the as many prep'd and painted parts in hand and ready to attach. I have a spare pair of upper control arms now but not the lowers.

What I need to know is what years and or models share the same lowers as my 55 Customline?

Thank you in advance

scicala · 10-26-2018, 01:30 PM

Pretty sure '54 thru '56 Ford or Mercury will work.

Sal

KULTULZ · 10-26-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by L5wolvesf

What I need to know is what years and or models share the same lowers as my 55 Customline?

Thank you in advance

1954 to 1956 use the same design lower control arm(s), although the replacement PN for all three model years is 1956.

paul2748 · 10-26-2018, 08:57 PM

The 55-57 Tbirds may be the same as they shared the same front end.

KULTULZ · 10-26-2018, 09:38 PM

GOOD POINT!

Also 55/57 BIRD.

L5wolvesf · 10-26-2018, 10:22 PM

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Thanks guys. Not a lot of them out there I suppose.

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

1954 to 1956 use the same design lower control arm(s), although the replacement PN for all three model years is 1956.

Does this mean you can get replacements from Ford?

KULTULZ · 10-27-2018, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by L5wolvesf

Thanks guys. Not a lot of them out there I suppose.

Does this mean you can get replacements from Ford?

No. That indicates the arms were changed (various engineering upgrades) during production, the '56 changes being final issue. Any will work. Just be sure to match the pair.

54vicky · 10-27-2018, 09:00 AM

also search checker cab as they used that same basic front end up into the 80s I believe when production stopped

L5wolvesf · 10-28-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 54vicky

also search checker cab as they used that same basic front end up into the 80s I believe when production stopped

Thank you - that could make more available.

10-26-2018, 12:29 PM	#1
L5wolvesf Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 87	Lower Control Arms Since I'm going to do a front end suspension rebuilt when I do the disc brake conversion I would like to have the as many prep'd and painted parts in hand and ready to attach. I have a spare pair of upper control arms now but not the lowers. What I need to know is what years and or models share the same lowers as my 55 Customline? Thank you in advance Last edited by L5wolvesf; 10-26-2018 at 12:55 PM.

10-26-2018, 01:30 PM	#2
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Lower Control Arms Pretty sure '54 thru '56 Ford or Mercury will work. Sal

10-26-2018, 08:57 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Lower Control Arms The 55-57 Tbirds may be the same as they shared the same front end. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

10-26-2018, 09:38 PM	#5
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Re: Lower Control Arms GOOD POINT! Also 55/57 BIRD. __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

10-27-2018, 09:00 AM	#8
54vicky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Ontario Posts: 586	Re: Lower Control Arms also search checker cab as they used that same basic front end up into the 80s I believe when production stopped