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Chassis reference

Three-link coil-spring rear suspension

suspension · standard

Tahoe Turquoise 7-Litre convertible, front three-quarter view 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre

Reference Details

Availability
standard · 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Notes
Live rear axle located by two lower arms and one upper arm with coil springs and tube shocks. · 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Type
suspension · 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Availability
standard · 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre
Notes
Live axle located by two lower arms, one upper arm, a track bar, coil springs, and tube shocks. · 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre
Type
suspension · 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 7-Litre
Availability
standard · 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Notes
The live rear axle is located by two lower arms, one upper arm, and a lateral track bar running from the left rear frame rail to the axle. Ford's all-model AMA chart specifies SAE 5160 coils measuring 8.32 inches at design height by 5.62 inches inside diameter, with a standard rate of 130 lb/in (115 lb/in at the wheel) and a heavy-duty rate of 155 lb/in (138 lb/in at the wheel). The chart specifies no rear stabilizer. · 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Type
suspension · 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

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