1949-56 Mercury & Montclair Suspension Parts
Give your early Mercury the suspension setup that fits its year and the way you want it to sit. This collection covers 1949-56 applications with options ranging from lowered coil springs and tubular control arm systems to sway bars, bushings, and supporting suspension hardware.
Suspension Changes Across 1949-56 Mercury Models
The collection spans eight years, but suspension choices narrow and shift as the Mercury moves through that timeline. The 1949-51 cars offer the most ways to reshape the front end, 1952-53 models shift toward coordinated suspension packages, and 1954-56 cars have a much more focused selection.
For 1949-51 Mercurys, you can change the stance without rebuilding everything around it. Lowered coil springs offer 2- and 3-inch options, while a dedicated front sway bar improves roll control, and the Stage 3 tubular control arm system takes the same front end much further.
The 1952-53 cars move away from that spring-focused mix. Stage 2 and Stage 3 tubular control arm packages become the main front-suspension choices, while polyurethane rear leaf-spring bushings handle a much smaller service job at the opposite end of the car.
By 1954-56, the vehicle-specific offering on this page narrows primarily to the front sway bar. Bushings, end links, bump stops, spring isolators, shock hardware, and installation tools then support the different generations without turning the entire 1949-56 range into one interchangeable suspension setup.
FAQ
What suspension parts are available for 1949-56 Mercury and Montclair cars?
The collection currently contains 17 products, including tubular control arm suspension systems, lowered front coil springs, front sway bars, rear leaf-spring bushings, sway bar bushings and end links, coil spring isolators, bump stops, a shock stud mount, and a coil spring compressor.
Can I lower the front of a 1949-51 Mercury?
Yes. POL carries several lowered front coil spring options for 1949-51 Mercury cars. These include springs with selectable height and engine options as well as separate coil spring sets listed with 2-inch and 3-inch drops.
Are tubular control arm suspension kits available for early Mercury cars?
Yes. A Stage 3 tubular control arm suspension kit is listed for 1949-51 Mercury cars. For 1952-53 applications, POL currently lists both Stage 2 and Stage 3 tubular control arm suspension systems.
Are front sway bars available for 1949-56 Mercury models?
Yes, but the products are divided by year. POL lists a front sway bar kit for 1949-51 Mercury cars and another front sway bar for 1954-56 full-size Mercury models. Fitment should be checked against the exact year rather than the collection's full 1949-56 range.
Can I replace the rear leaf-spring bushings on a 1952-53 Mercury?
Yes. POL carries a polyurethane rear leaf-spring bushing kit specifically for 1952-53 Mercury cars. It allows those rear spring mounting points to be serviced without purchasing a complete suspension system.
Does every suspension part on this page fit a Mercury Montclair?
No. The collection covers several Mercury applications and year ranges, while individual products have more specific fitment. Some are listed for 1949-51 Mercury cars, others for 1952-53, and the later sway bar covers 1954-56 full-size Mercury models. Always use the individual product fitment as the deciding factor.
What should I check before ordering suspension parts for an early Mercury?
Start with the exact year and model. Then inspect the current control arms, front coil springs, sway bar and links, rear leaf springs, ride height, and suspension mounting points. Previous lowering or suspension changes should also be identified before choosing vehicle-specific parts.