Axle opinions...

[Mr.Crown]

Hey fellas,

Been doing a lot of research and browsing for parts for the past while, and I've been focusing on front axles lately for the '32 plymouth.

Just curious if anyone has bought and used the speedway dropped semi-elliptical gasser axle (4" drop) kit. Or, if anyone knows a guy who knows a guy who's ran one of these setups?

I decided I want to try and keep a more traditional look, and stay away from hairpins, wishbones, etc. I'm not exactly sure I'll do the dropped kit, or just a straight axle yet, but I want a parallel leaf setup, that much I do know.

I tried doing a search here, but I couldn't find what I was after.

Here's the link for your viewing pleasure...

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dropp...r-Axle-Kit-Ford-Spindle-4-Inch-Drop,3338.html


And as always, your opinions are greatly appreciated.

-M.C

 

[Willowbilly3]

Nothing wrong with that axle.

 

[donsrods]

I agree, it looks pretty good. Nice that the perches are unwelded so you can set the width and caster before welding them on. It also uses early Ford spindles which is a plus.

Don

 

[klink]

I ran a similar axle under a '53 Chevy P/U back in the '80s, I purchased it from Butche's Rod Shop (I still have the catalog). I was very happy with it. I ran the axle on top of the springs to get it lower and only had to give up a tight turning radius to the left... which was only a problem in parking lots.

 

[EnglishBob]

As long as the overall width ties in with what you'd like (front and rear) then I'd be on it like a fat kid on an M & M

 

[Mr.Crown]

As long as the overall width ties in with what you'd like (front and rear) then I'd be on it like a fat kid on an M & M

Good advice. Won't know until the car is actually here. But, if it's a tad too wide, could it not be cut and welded to the right width?

 

[donsrods]

Are you concerned about width because you are going to run fenders ?

Don

 

[EnglishBob]

I personally wouldn't cut and weld an axle..not saying it can't be done but just me personally.
Depending on the wheels you decide to use you could use offset to bring the wheels in closer.
I'd guess the original to be around 46" and the one from speedway is 48".

 

[Mr.Crown]

Don,

No fenders. I was more concerned about width in terms of proportion with the rear ( narrower front, slightly wider rear ). I'm hopefully making sense...?[S

 

[Mr.Crown]

I personally wouldn't cut and weld an axle..not saying it can't be done but just me personally.
Depending on the wheels you decide to use you could use offset to bring the wheels in closer.
I'd guess the original to be around 46" and the one from speedway is 48".

If the difference is only two inches, then I just made a mountain out of a mole hill...

 

[donsrods]

Oh yeah, you will be fine with a 48 inch axle. The reason they came out with 46 inch aftermarket axles was to tuck the tires under fenders when you dropped the front way down.

I'm running a 50 inch wide axle on my rpu.

Don

 

[Mr.Crown]

Awesome cars, a wealth of knowledge...


You're the American Dr. Crank!!!


Much appreciated gentlemen. Hat's off to you guys.


P.S. the spotless shop floor you have there really makes mine look like a warzone. And mine's clean! Haha

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

You're the American Dr. Crank!!!

Whut? I think you have me confused...

 

[Mr.Crown]

Whut? I think you have me confused...

That's unpossible...

 

[sgtpontiac]

American??????

That's unpossible...

Doc is from the Great White North.....ahy!! But you got a part of it right...he's a wealth of knowledge.....

 

[Mr.Crown]

Doc is from the Great White North.....ahy!! But you got a part of it right...he's a wealth of knowledge.....

Indeed! He's close to my folks.

Donsrods = The USA version of Dr.C

 

[sgtpontiac]

10-4 on that one.....

Indeed! He's close to my folks.

Donsrods = The USA version of Dr.C

We have a crap ton of talent here....among other stuff....

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

I can't hold a candle to Don. Period.

Come down south for a beer sometime, Crown. You'll learn nothing except how to properly empty a can.

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I used that set up on my '28 Buick...here's a link to the build thread with lots of pictures...

 

[Mr.Crown]

Crushing empty cans of Pilsner on my forehead and wearing watermelons on my head...

You have yourself a deal sir. Offer extends your way too, if you head west.