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Originally Posted by Bearcamp

Ok here's what i got. I'm looking at a axle kit from Speedway http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Front-...Axle,7768.html
But I believe I have to id mine to make sure my king pins, spindles etc will fit. My axle is actually 50 inch and this one at sPEEDWAY IS 48. wILL 2 INCHES MATTER?

Ask your wife.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. You walked right into it.

Good one,,,,,,,,I like it.

The link doesn't seem to work.

As for the 2" difference, try turning your steering to full lock and see if you have over 1'' clearance from the frame to the tire.

If so, it should be fine.

I'll do that and I'll ask the wife. lol

Are they saying the axle width is 48", or the overall track width will be 48"? Overall width is changed by the spindle, brake, and wheel you choose for the front end.....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Are they saying the axle width is 48", or the overall track width will be 48"? Overall width is changed by the spindle, brake, and wheel you choose for the front end.....

Good point! I'd measure your axle, center of spindles and then call the tech guys at Speedway to be sure you're talking the same dimension base. Those guys know their products, in my experience. Another source is Pete and Jake's Hot Rod Parts but I bet Speedway will be cheaper. Like 123pugsy suggested, once you have the comparison look at the full lock clearance to see if the narrower axle works.

My axle is 50 inches center
Of king pin to center of king pin. I just wish I knew what axle I have, year etc. Because I want to make sure king pins n all will fit.

You can use thicker king pin bushings if necessary

On the Beam: Old-Time Front Axle Restoration this may help

The problem I'm having now is finding out if my king pins and spindles will work in speedways axle. Part number 91639510 Frontend assembly for Model A I-beam axle.

Originally Posted by Bearcamp

The problem I'm having now is finding out if my king pins and spindles will work in speedways axle. Part number 91639510 Frontend assembly for Model A I-beam axle.

Like Jerry said above, you can use thicker bronze kingpin bushings in the axle if your kingpin is smaller. or in your spindle if the axle is smaller. Should not be a problem that a shop set up to service truck axles cannot handle.

Their axle is 48 center of king pin to center and mine is 50 so that shouldn't be a problem. Only lookin at 1 inch on each side. Now just to figure out if pins are the same. Is there a site where I can find out what pins sizes are for older ford trucks like a 3/4 ton?

I see alot of axles with 2-3/8'' high king pin boss and a .8125 diameter kingpin.

Ford Axles, Axle & Dropped Axle

And ya know,,,,that's about what mine comes out to.

Just found out that the front axle is from a 50s Chevy with earlier Chevy wheels. I took the kingpins apart with not much of a problem. Now to order my axle setup from Speedway. The pins that are going in their axle are going to be about 1/4 inch too long though to work with my spindles. Also their axle batwings are 3 inches wider than mine but don't believe that will be much of a problem. Do you guys think I'll have to run a panhard bar?