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10-19-2019, 10:55 AM | #1 |
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Early V8 axle under Model A front end
Excuse me as I know this topic has been posted several times over the years but I need assistance. I would to install a 1935 front axle under a 1931 A to lower it and retain the mechanical brakes. Also needed are 1932-34 spring perches, so I contacted Bob Drake tech info and was informed that item B-3032 spring perches would not work for the application. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. ag32milner
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10-19-2019, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
The '35 axle is wider at the spring-perch holes than Model A thru '34, so the spring-perch would be closer to the brake backing plates and the mechanism too long. A '32-'34 axle would lower the car about 1.5", so would be a better choice if you want to keep the mechanicals. '35 brakes are bigger and better than A brakes, and have cast iron drums, so would be a better brake.
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10-19-2019, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
So why are you asking the same question today that you asked yesterday, and got several good answers???
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10-19-2019, 06:04 PM | #4 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
I did not think the question was posted yesterday. Sorry you were inconvience
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10-19-2019, 06:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
i thought the perch pin distance was the same from '28-'36.
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10-20-2019, 02:50 AM | #6 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
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You are correct. Also the kingpin spacing is the same. As well, axles from 1933 to 1936 are all identical. 1932 axles have a thicker, heavier cross section but otherwise also have the same spacing for kingpins and wishbone attachment as 33-36. Previous suggestions by others that 1935-36 axles are different (either in this thread or the first similar one) are incorrect. These axles are identical to those of 33-34. The fact that 1935-36 have the spring mounted in front of the axle is because the spring perch is an extension of the wishbone, not because there is any difference in the axles themselves. |
10-21-2019, 09:13 AM | #7 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
Thank you all for your to time to respond to my thread.
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10-21-2019, 09:36 AM | #8 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
Randy is correct. You can use any axle up to 36. The model A wishbone fits just fine keeping in mind you will need a 1/4" spacer on the thinner axles. Use the drake 32 perches, no problem there either. You'll need the model A brake actuators, not the 32 ones. I like 32 spindels because they will lower the car 1/2" and they just look better than the later model ones everyone uses.
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10-21-2019, 11:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
The custom aftermarket '32 spring perch has no shock mount on it.
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10-22-2019, 03:47 AM | #10 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
What do you call the little arm with the ball on the end then?
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10-22-2019, 08:06 AM | #11 |
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Re: Early V8 axle under Model A front end
Here is the set up on my roadster. That's a 36 axle, drake repro 32 perches.
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