Front axle

[mitchs66]

Hello Everyone. A friend of mine gave me this axle for my Rat Rod project and I was looking for ideals on how to use it[S. It is out from under a mid to early 60's Ford Econoline van. I'm thinking that running it as a suicide axle would be better than under the frame and be easier to keep my stance lower. I have a '30 Model A cowl, some 2 x 4 steel for a frame, and plan on making a shop truck out of this. Just looking for some ideals and suggestions, some of the axle's being used look close to this.

 

[mitchs66]

Sorry, I forgot to put this picture on before

 

[phillip-r-s]

That is pretty much the same as mine and I'm doing the same thing. I've got a ways and am kinda slow but I think you will get the idea. I'll post some better pics this week of it mocked up.
http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22729

 

[Sunnybeach]

http://ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21066&highlight=rpm+batwing&page=9

This page/build is using batwings from RPM with a similar axle.

 

[donsrods]

Save youirself a whole lot of engineering and fabrication and give Ron Pope a call (RPM on here) He makes great stuff, sells it cheaper than I can make it for, and it will bolt right on for you. Then you can move on to the other parts of the build.

Don

 

[old lady's mad]

if it was what i thought i seen, he is making a bolt on batwing for these style axles now. http://www.eztbucket.com/ great man to deal with.

 

[mitchs66]

Thank you everyone. I didn't see the style that was used above on his web site, so I'll give him a call sometime this week. They look really good and yes should save some time and money, again thank you.

 

[RPM]

Give me a call and lets see if we can fix you up.

 

[mitchs66]

I see on Jimmy Wallbanger's build, he cut the axle and welded the bat wings on? I didn't realize you could weld on the axle's but I think it looks really nice and clean.

 

[old lady's mad]

ron make these there listed in his gmc axle kit. just click on options and hit the batwings only.

http://shop.eztbucket.com/GMC-Front-Axle-Adapter-Kit-5016.htm

 

[mitchs66]

Thank you. I called Ron today and he wasn't in. We've had a guy out this week and haven't been getting lunch hours, so just calling when I get a chance.

 

[sawzall]

Yeah Mitch,
Go to RPM they will fix you up in a hurry and for a great price, I just got one of there battery holders and it is great! I try to support people that support our hobby as much as I can. I could have made one myself but for that price and that quality.....why?

 

[Mrbigblockfe]

batwings

Macsratz has some nice weld on 1s an lots of other parts cheap these are what I used on my 60 Ford truck axle hit Rick up at macsratz.com that are $45 or call at 402-305-2863

 

[Mrbigblockfe]

I forgot the pic