The rearend was in the car when I bought it but they sure look like the stock spring and shock setup. You are correct on the 55-56 bearing not being as good as the 57 and newer style.
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Ontario Inliners
1940 Chev Sedan
1954 Chev Custom
1965 Chev Pick-up
[This message has been edited by GMDad (edited 12-03-2003).]