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Just bought a 64 Galaxie 500 XL 390 4-speed. It's a project that I want to turn into a daily driver. Right now the rear end is about dragging on the ground as the springs are shot. I'm planning 27" tires up front and 28" tires in the back. I would like have the raked look to the car. Does anyone have a picture of 1", 2" or 3" lift springs? I need to decide how high to go and get these springs on order. Thanks.
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If your rear leaf springs are that shot, putting anything other than a set of quality new leaf springs is bush league and dangerous. Go to www.eatondetroitspring.com and get a new pair of leaf springs for your car. You can get OEM height or 1, 2, and 3" of extra height over OEM height. That an extra 2-3 inches of height over OEM will give you that rake you want. Be sure to get all new bushings as well, as they sell them separately in a kit form.
Good luck.
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Got pictures? That's what I'm trying to decide. OEM, 1, 2 or 3 inch high. Need to order springs but have no idea what it will look like. Trying to get some pictures to decide what ride hight is best. Thanks.
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I don't have a picture to show you. I installed new rear leaf springs on my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. They are 1"over OEM ride height and it is barely noticeable, but I wasn't looking for a big rake, but rather a subtle one. If you really want a noticeable rake, I would go with the 3" over OEM ride height.
Sorry I could not be of any additional help with the photos.
Last edited by galaxielove64 (March 17, 2019 5:25 pm)
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