I'm building a 55 CK. I have a rolling 55 frame with a body on it, and the front suspension pieces from a 53. I'd like to use the 53 pieces if I can so I don't have to take the 55 suspension apart. What are the differences between the 53 and 55? Bill
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To answer the original question, the 53-55 front suspension is the same except for the brakes. the springs are different between 6 and V-8.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
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Originally posted by RadioRoy View PostTo answer the original question, the 53-55 front suspension is the same except for the brakes. the springs are different between 6 and V-8.Jerry Forrester
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Yes you dreamed that Jerry!
The '53 to '60 Lark/'61 Hawk, King Pins are all the same and have a 6 Digit Forging Number.
The '61 Larks and '62 Hawks got a New 7 Digit Forging numbered King Pin that allows about a degree more Positive direction, (Less) Negative Caster adjustment.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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"Kicked out at the top" as in kicked out from the center of the car? Wouldn't that mean changing the camber?Last edited by Noxnabaker; 05-25-2018, 12:36 PM.
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Okidoki, now I found an old thread on the subject & understand that the out-kicked top was with & the lowered kingpin & the reason to change the camber by the top was to get better grip in harder cornering.
Ofcourse !
The caster on the other hand...?
(I'm busy just now with toe-in on Josephine)Last edited by Noxnabaker; 05-25-2018, 01:34 PM.
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostYes you dreamed that Jerry!
The '53 to '60 Lark/'61 Hawk, King Pins are all the same and have a 6 Digit Forging Number.
The '61 Larks and '62 Hawks got a New 7 Digit Forging numbered King Pin that allows about a degree more Positive direction, (Less) Negative Caster adjustment.Jerry Forrester
Forrester's Chrome
Douglasville, Georgia
See all of Buttercup's pictures at https://imgur.com/a/tBjGzTk
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No Jerry, you're right. But the spindles are the 51-52 that are taller than the 53-up.Bez Auto Alchemy
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