[Scottys55]

I want to replace the rear leaf springs on the 55.
There are 5 leaf and 4 leaf available on a lot of the classic chevy sites like Danchuk, East Coast etc.
Any suggestions on what would be best to use, I don't want the car sitting way up, but don't mind a bit of height as the front is still not that low, even though I put 2" drop springs in it.
Any suggestions would be a great help - Thanks

 

[kbrace]

I replaced my 4 leaf with 5 leaf on my 57. Rides and handles better with just a liitle more stiffness in the ride, the ride height is the same as before.
ken 57

 

[belairdave]

Your car would have come with 4 leaf from the factory... Wagons/Nomads came with 5 leaf... Both will fit your car... Later, Dave

 

[whjco]

Your car would have come with 4 leaf from the factory... Wagons/Nomads came with 5 leaf... Both will fit your car... Later, Dave

My '55 210 wagon still has the original springs installed and they are 6 leaf springs.

 

[mitch hennings]

is that 55s/w a 9 pass?

 

[chevman57]

Scotty i installed 5leaf leaf springs on mine during this build and they have settled at least 3-4". Sure glad i didn`t go with the 4 leaf springs or it would look like a tail dragger.
Terry

 

[whjco]

is that 55s/w a 9 pass?

No, it's a 6 passenger. However, the original owner used to work as a mechanic for the dealership from whom it was purchased and by the time he purchased the car, he had a Pure dealership and was working as an independent mechanic which he did for many decades before retiring.

They had 4 kids and used to travel and camp with the car. I'm wondering if he didn't order the car with a more beefed up rear suspension? The springs don't appear modified.

 

[55rue]

rear springs

My 55 hardtop naturally came with 4 leaf springs. When purchased they had just been replaced with 5 leaf springs, and it rides like a lumber wagon and is not a good ride. I will replace them with the correct 4 leaf. I believe you can have a good ride and the right stance.