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Floats · 05-27-2017, 12:46 AM

Hi Guys,
I was offered a V8 front axle as replacement.
Is the V8 front axle the same as the Model A axle?

Chuck Sea/Tac · 05-27-2017, 02:39 AM

No. The early ones have a drop, and the later ones are wider as well

Floats · 05-27-2017, 09:22 AM

TKS Chuck,
Much appreciated.

Fordors · 05-27-2017, 09:36 AM

Do you know the year of the axle and also what are your plans? Will brakes remain mechanical or be hydraulic?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-27-2017, 10:48 AM

Ted has a TUBE axle from a '37 V8-60, under his '30 Coupe.
I understand that they were dropped, to compensate for the lighter V8-60.
Bill Isawit

Jim Brierley · 05-27-2017, 02:43 PM

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32-34 axles will bolt right in and lower the front of the car about 1/2". Later axles have the spring perch bolts farther apart, so the A spring won't fit. 32-34 brakes are bigger (12" diameter) and can be hooked up to the A, giving a little better brake.

Floats · 05-27-2017, 09:03 PM

Thanks Guys,
No, I am not planning to do any mods or 'upgrades'
I was led to believe my axle might be bent and was offered a V8 axle by a friend. So, if it is not a straight swop, I can live with a slight kink. It does not really bother me.
I need to replace the RH kingpin bushes and thought it might be a good time to swop the axles.
Thanks, much appreiated.

Manager · 05-28-2017, 11:53 PM

You will straighten the axle fairly easily just cold with a press if you take it out.

Charlie Stephens · 05-29-2017, 06:27 AM

An alignment shop that works on big trucks may have the equipment to straighten the axle in the car.

Charlie Stephens

Floats · 05-29-2017, 01:41 PM

TKS Gents,
Yep, I found a truck shop that will take a look.
Much appreciated.

05-27-2017, 12:46 AM	#1
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	V8 front axle Hi Guys, I was offered a V8 front axle as replacement. Is the V8 front axle the same as the Model A axle? __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC

05-27-2017, 02:39 AM	#2
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: V8 front axle No. The early ones have a drop, and the later ones are wider as well

05-27-2017, 09:22 AM	#3
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: V8 front axle TKS Chuck, Much appreciated. __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC

05-27-2017, 09:36 AM	#4
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: V8 front axle Do you know the year of the axle and also what are your plans? Will brakes remain mechanical or be hydraulic? __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery.

05-27-2017, 10:48 AM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: V8 front axle Ted has a TUBE axle from a '37 V8-60, under his '30 Coupe. I understand that they were dropped, to compensate for the lighter V8-60. Bill Isawit __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 05-27-2017 at 04:39 PM.

05-27-2017, 02:43 PM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,087	Re: V8 front axle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 32-34 axles will bolt right in and lower the front of the car about 1/2". Later axles have the spring perch bolts farther apart, so the A spring won't fit. 32-34 brakes are bigger (12" diameter) and can be hooked up to the A, giving a little better brake.

05-27-2017, 09:03 PM	#7
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: V8 front axle Thanks Guys, No, I am not planning to do any mods or 'upgrades' I was led to believe my axle might be bent and was offered a V8 axle by a friend. So, if it is not a straight swop, I can live with a slight kink. It does not really bother me. I need to replace the RH kingpin bushes and thought it might be a good time to swop the axles. Thanks, much appreiated. __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC

05-28-2017, 11:53 PM	#8
Manager Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Birkdale, Qld,Aust Posts: 170	Re: V8 front axle You will straighten the axle fairly easily just cold with a press if you take it out.

05-29-2017, 06:27 AM	#9
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: V8 front axle An alignment shop that works on big trucks may have the equipment to straighten the axle in the car. Charlie Stephens

05-29-2017, 01:41 PM	#10
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: V8 front axle TKS Gents, Yep, I found a truck shop that will take a look. Much appreciated. __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC