Actually, even though it is a very different car, the 1956 Imperial shared this same feature to accomodate the 133 inch wheel base on the standard production cars. I believe that is the first year that the rear axle control struts were employed.
Paul W.
The 1957-66 Imperials had a 3-piece driveshaft. The centre u-joint was
attached to a yoke that acted as a slip joint with the front driveshaft
while the front and rear U-joints were cross and roller style. The Imperial
did not use the ball and trunnion style u-joint. Also, the rear end of the
front driveshaft was held in place by a slinger bearing.
Thus the Imperial needed the rear axle control struts to keep the rear axle
and driveshafts in proper position. The Chryslers. with their one-piece
driveshafts, did not need such equipment.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
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> Hola Again
>
> Why is it only the 1963 to 1966 Imperials use the rear axle control strut
> assembly and none of the Crashliers do ???
>
> Uncle Rodger & Aunt Gabby
> Colo Spgs
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