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Fordors · 04-11-2019, 02:01 PM

I can't be sure from your photos, is that backing plate offset about 3/4" deep? If so they are '42-'48 Lincoln and will fit '37-'48 spindles. If deeper than that then the mounting holes should be 3/8" and they will be a direct bolt on to the early '32-'36 spindles, and just to confuse things there was also a flatter recess backing plate from the 1941 Lincoln.
Also keep in mind that Lincoln king pins are a larger diameter and have a different KPI, so even if you sleeved them for Ford k/p bushings you have to bend the axle for correct camber.

04-11-2019, 02:01 PM	#2
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Identifying Lincoln brakes , I can't be sure from your photos, is that backing plate offset about 3/4" deep? If so they are '42-'48 Lincoln and will fit '37-'48 spindles. If deeper than that then the mounting holes should be 3/8" and they will be a direct bolt on to the early '32-'36 spindles, and just to confuse things there was also a flatter recess backing plate from the 1941 Lincoln. Also keep in mind that Lincoln king pins are a larger diameter and have a different KPI, so even if you sleeved them for Ford k/p bushings you have to bend the axle for correct camber. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.