Re: 55 Packard 400 rear suspension information

Posted by HH56 On 2015/9/7 23:16:03

There was another poster with the same problem on a 51 and it was the shocks that was preventing the axle from dropping down far enough. He replaced the shocks and problem solved.

Here is a shock several other posters have used on 55s.https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=158808#forumpost158808 You might check the dimensions and see how they compare to the ones on the car now. I don't personally know if there are any issues with the shock length but don't remember anyone mentioning problems with tire clearance.

Gabriel 82066 is a gas shock that several use on their 55-6 cars with TL. Here are those dimensionshttp://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=8415