Front End Identification Help

[MichBucket]

Good Morning All and Happy New Year. I just joined the forum a few days ago and now have my 10 posts. So, I was wondering if I could get some help identifying this front end.

Some measurements first (all approximate)....

KP to KP - 48-1/4"
Tube Dia - 2-1/8"
Drop - 2-1/2"
Hairpin mounting bolts - 46-5/8"
Hairpin length - 42"

Thanks in advance!

tbucket front end

 

[choppedtop]

You might try looking at Speedways axle chart. 48" sounds like 28 thru 36 years. Picture may help. May have to have more measurements to determine what brand of car it fits.

 

[old round fart]

If it bends to the front it may be a dodge axle.

 

[MichBucket]

Thanks Chopped and OldRound. Well, interestingly enough, shortly after posting my question I found a thread that showed Gordon Hoy and Ceecs buckets and the axle was identified as a Chrysler double dip tube axle. So, that's good to know. The next question is...how can I get disc brakes on the thing and which Ford spindles will work? Any info out there?

 

[old round fart]

I would swap the axle for a Ford to make it something easy to get parts for.

 

[Spanky]

IMHO, the Dodge axle has a 'cool' factor you may want to hang onto. Others have used them, so there are parts available, I'm just not sure which ones . . .

 

[butch27]

Wow: Dodge axles are cool. Pic please.

 

[butch27]

Sorry I missed the pic. Looks like a Dodge.

 

[409T]

If you decide to go Ford, send me the Dodge.

 

[MichBucket]

Well, i wish I could 409, but if I go Ford, I have to sell the Dodge....unless you have a Ford to swap. Have heard that the Dodhe axle will run Ford spindles...an investigating that now because I really want disc brakes up front

 

[RPM]

I have some information on the computer at the shop, unfortunately I am out of the country till Monday. I'll check when I get back and post it up for you.

 

[old round fart]

Settin' up one of those off shore accounts to hide all those profits huh? Lol

 

[MichBucket]

Note to self - don't post on the forum using your phone...because the phone will spel thigz the way it wanz.

 

[butch27]

So Tr jrod ue.

 

[FABPLUS]

I would stick with the Dodge axle. I remember an article from years ago about using Ford spindles. I not sure if I still have it. The Dodge axle will give you that unique from everyone else look.

 

[MichBucket]

Agreed on the uniqueness and Ford spindles are do able....the problem appears to be that the F spindles have 8 degees of positive camber in them. Which then means i have to find a way to bend the axle to remove the 8 degrees. Sigh...it's never easy.

 

[butch27]

eight? That sounds like a lot.

 

[MichBucket]

Yeah....but that number is straight from Speedway

 

[old round fart]

Anybody that cab bend the axle will be able to get it right. Put front spindles and wheels on and go to the shop. On a trailer please!

 

[tfeverfred]

Probably one of the coolest axles ever to be put on a Hot Rod, but cool doesn't come cheap. Keep it. Do some searching. There is a way to make it work for you.