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Henry/Kokomo · 11-11-2014, 06:48 PM

I'm building an AV8 roadster - which I've wanted to do since I was about 15 years old - and I need a dropped axle. Any suggestions as to where to purchase a good one? Anything to be wary of or watch out for? All input gratefully accepted. Thanks in advance, guys.

1963turnerjohn · 11-11-2014, 06:52 PM

Go to Nostalgia Sids - very good guy and parts. Drops them as they used to
Used original Ford axles - not reproduction type
http://www.droppedaxles.com/FORD_AXLES.html

Ed Pitts · 11-11-2014, 07:13 PM

Looks like good information on that site. Ed

JSeery · 11-11-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963turnerjohn

Go to Nostalgia Sids - very good guy and parts. Drops them as they used to
Used original Ford axles - not reproduction type
http://www.droppedaxles.com/FORD_AXLES.html

Sids will get you there, but Okie Joe is who does them (the early years, Sid does the later years). Just picked one up, I was very happy with the workmanship. Mine was a 33.

Henry/Kokomo · 11-11-2014, 07:59 PM

JSeery - Two questions, if I may. 1) How much is the pictured axle dropped? 2) Does Okie Joe sell direct or must you go through Nostalgia Sid? If he sells direct, do you have contact information? Thanks.

JSeery · 11-11-2014, 08:32 PM

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They are friends and the prices are the same. My axle was $200 plus a $75 core charge (I didn't take a core down). Not sure on the direct contact, I dove to Oklahoma and picked it up! I can get his phone number if you want, but Sid will give it to you or tell you the best way to go (through him, Sid, or direct).

Krylon32 · 11-11-2014, 09:13 PM

ansondroppedaxles.com

Mike in AZ · 11-11-2014, 10:18 PM

here's a link to Joe's speed shop.....definitely nice looking axles......Mike

http://www.joesspeedshop.com/default.htm

JSeery · 11-11-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

here's a link to Joe's speed shop.....definitely nice looking axles......Mike

http://www.joesspeedshop.com/default.htm

Good input, I just went straight to Okie Joes house!

outlaw · 11-11-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32

ansondroppedaxles.com

anson axels x2

oj · 11-12-2014, 07:59 AM

I have had a number of them, OkieJoe is the best. Dropping axles are an artform and that is all that Joe has done for decades.

john in illinois · 11-12-2014, 08:17 AM

Joe did the axle in my Av8 project. I sent the spindles and he dropped them to match the axle.

He magnafluxes everything for cracks. As a side note he also restores stock axles to original specs.

John

CT AV8 · 11-12-2014, 09:26 AM

Also agree on Okie Joe. Quality workmanship.

Henry/Kokomo · 11-12-2014, 12:33 PM

Sounds like a clear majority for Okie Joe.

For those who responded and are building or have built AV8's, what year front axle did you use? What spindles? Thanks again.

Fordors · 11-12-2014, 12:48 PM

Any axle from '28 to '36 is OK, the spring perch holes will accommodate a spring over set up with any of those. Some like the '32 for it's heavier look but it comes with a premium, if you do not have one the core charge is high. For spindles you can use '37-'41's or '42-'48's. The earlier ones are the so called round back and I like that appearance better but either those or the later square backs will work. King pins are different, the '42-'48's take a 1/2" longer pin.

Tony, NY · 11-12-2014, 05:18 PM

If you buy new, look for a forged axle not a cast one. A place like Chassis Engineering http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/forged-axle-2-1-4-boss/

Karl Wolf · 11-12-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32

ansondroppedaxles.com

I recently ran across a guy at a swap meet, just a dropped axle sitting on a card table- Anson- The axle was a work of art...

He says he corrects the problems with the core, with out making a ancillary expense of the process.

Karl

scooder · 11-12-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CT AV8

Also agree on Okie Joe. Quality workmanship.

How much drop over stock is your axle? Looks Model A from what I can see, was it stretched and dropped or just dropped?
It looks very nice, just the look I'm after.
m
Many thanks,
Martin.

Fordors · 11-12-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony, NY

If you buy new, look for a forged axle not a cast one. A place like Chassis Engineering http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/forged-axle-2-1-4-boss/

Also, if buying new consider the width of the axle. Most manufacturers offer a narrow axle option for low, fendered cars, but used on a high boy they look a bit odd. JMO.

john in illinois · 11-12-2014, 06:59 PM

Henry,I used a 33-34 axle and dropped it about 2" which is 4" more than Model A. I used 39 spindles.

John

11-11-2014, 06:48 PM	#1
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Dropped axle I'm building an AV8 roadster - which I've wanted to do since I was about 15 years old - and I need a dropped axle. Any suggestions as to where to purchase a good one? Anything to be wary of or watch out for? All input gratefully accepted. Thanks in advance, guys. __________________ Henry

11-11-2014, 06:52 PM	#2
1963turnerjohn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ann Arbor / Canton Michigan Posts: 318	Re: Dropped axle Go to Nostalgia Sids - very good guy and parts. Drops them as they used to Used original Ford axles - not reproduction type http://www.droppedaxles.com/FORD_AXLES.html

11-11-2014, 07:13 PM	#3
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Dropped axle Looks like good information on that site. Ed

11-11-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Dropped axle JSeery - Two questions, if I may. 1) How much is the pictured axle dropped? 2) Does Okie Joe sell direct or must you go through Nostalgia Sid? If he sells direct, do you have contact information? Thanks. __________________ Henry

11-11-2014, 08:32 PM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Dropped axle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They are friends and the prices are the same. My axle was $200 plus a $75 core charge (I didn't take a core down). Not sure on the direct contact, I dove to Oklahoma and picked it up! I can get his phone number if you want, but Sid will give it to you or tell you the best way to go (through him, Sid, or direct).

11-11-2014, 09:13 PM	#7
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: Dropped axle ansondroppedaxles.com

11-11-2014, 10:18 PM	#8
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Dropped axle here's a link to Joe's speed shop.....definitely nice looking axles......Mike http://www.joesspeedshop.com/default.htm

11-12-2014, 07:59 AM	#11
oj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 293	Re: Dropped axle I have had a number of them, OkieJoe is the best. Dropping axles are an artform and that is all that Joe has done for decades.

11-12-2014, 08:17 AM	#12
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Dropped axle Joe did the axle in my Av8 project. I sent the spindles and he dropped them to match the axle. He magnafluxes everything for cracks. As a side note he also restores stock axles to original specs. John

11-12-2014, 12:33 PM	#14
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Dropped axle Sounds like a clear majority for Okie Joe. For those who responded and are building or have built AV8's, what year front axle did you use? What spindles? Thanks again. __________________ Henry

11-12-2014, 12:48 PM	#15
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: Dropped axle Any axle from '28 to '36 is OK, the spring perch holes will accommodate a spring over set up with any of those. Some like the '32 for it's heavier look but it comes with a premium, if you do not have one the core charge is high. For spindles you can use '37-'41's or '42-'48's. The earlier ones are the so called round back and I like that appearance better but either those or the later square backs will work. King pins are different, the '42-'48's take a 1/2" longer pin. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

11-12-2014, 05:18 PM	#16
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Dropped axle If you buy new, look for a forged axle not a cast one. A place like Chassis Engineering http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/forged-axle-2-1-4-boss/

11-12-2014, 06:59 PM	#20
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Dropped axle Henry,I used a 33-34 axle and dropped it about 2" which is 4" more than Model A. I used 39 spindles. John