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'65 rear sag

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  • Start date Start date May 9, 2006
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65ragTop

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Is rear sag a common problem with 65's? I'm getting ready to start rebuilding the suspension and was curious what rear leaf springs / shocks I should go with for a stock ride height.
I did do a search but mostly found stuff for lowering...
 
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Sag is common, as the leafsprings de-arch over time. The cure would be stock replacement springs, if you want stock height. Shocks have no effect unless we're talking air shock, but those are too hard on the car.
 
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thanks!
What is the prefered shop manual(s)?
 

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for a 56, the orange one. it's a reprint of the original ford shop manual.
 
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