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kurtreck · 02-15-2013, 10:06 AM

Could you nice folks offer me some advice? I have a '29 A which i'm making into a low-slung speedster. It has the stock banger motor and stock banjo rearend. I'm wanting to lower the rear about 6 inches and want to minimize the amount of intrusion of the cross member into the rear deck. ...so I have a pair of what i believe to be '32 axle housings to help with the lowering job. The spring perches on the '32 housings will get me about 2-1/2 of those 6 inches of drop. My concern is that when i measured the '29 rear (backing plate to backing plate) and the then-assembled '32 rear, the '29 was about 1/4 inch wider. My question is this: when i swap out the axle housings, am i going to have clearance issues between the axles and housings? I really don't know Jack about how these rearends are set up, but i see things like different thickness gaskets (on snyder's) used for shimming purposes that worry me. Can anyone help??
Respectfully Submitted.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-15-2013, 10:58 AM

We have been asked by the owner of this website to NOT discuss these type subjects as they do not pertain to restoration or stock Model-A's, ...but instead to use his HAMB forum as it relates more to the type vehicle you are wanting to build. In the interim, if you want to contact me offline, send me a PM or an e-mail and I will share my experiences on this. Best wishes on your project and I trust you understand.

Jim Brierley · 02-15-2013, 11:37 AM

You will need matching '32 axles to go with the '32 housings as they are slightly wider than the Model A.

Mikeinnj · 02-15-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

You will need matching '32 axles to go with the '32 housings as they are slightly wider than the Model A.

We have been asked by the owner of this website to NOT discuss these type subjects as they do not pertain to restoration or stock Model-A's, ...but instead to use his HAMB forum as it relates more to the type vehicle you are wanting to build.

kurtreck · 02-15-2013, 07:17 PM

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That's cool. If you guys only want to talk about pure restorations, I will respect your wishes.
Thanks,
kurtreck

02-15-2013, 10:06 AM	#1
kurtreck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	Axle Housing Swap on Banjo Rearend Could you nice folks offer me some advice? I have a '29 A which i'm making into a low-slung speedster. It has the stock banger motor and stock banjo rearend. I'm wanting to lower the rear about 6 inches and want to minimize the amount of intrusion of the cross member into the rear deck. ...so I have a pair of what i believe to be '32 axle housings to help with the lowering job. The spring perches on the '32 housings will get me about 2-1/2 of those 6 inches of drop. My concern is that when i measured the '29 rear (backing plate to backing plate) and the then-assembled '32 rear, the '29 was about 1/4 inch wider. My question is this: when i swap out the axle housings, am i going to have clearance issues between the axles and housings? I really don't know Jack about how these rearends are set up, but i see things like different thickness gaskets (on snyder's) used for shimming purposes that worry me. Can anyone help?? Respectfully Submitted.

02-15-2013, 10:58 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,544	Re: Axle Housing Swap on Banjo Rearend We have been asked by the owner of this website to NOT discuss these type subjects as they do not pertain to restoration or stock Model-A's, ...but instead to use his HAMB forum as it relates more to the type vehicle you are wanting to build. In the interim, if you want to contact me offline, send me a PM or an e-mail and I will share my experiences on this. Best wishes on your project and I trust you understand. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

02-15-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,107	Re: Axle Housing Swap on Banjo Rearend You will need matching '32 axles to go with the '32 housings as they are slightly wider than the Model A.

02-15-2013, 07:17 PM	#5
kurtreck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	Re: Axle Housing Swap on Banjo Rearend Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's cool. If you guys only want to talk about pure restorations, I will respect your wishes. Thanks, kurtreck