How To Lower The Model A The Old Fashion Way

[Dodge]

Yes, McMaster Carr has the correct ones I.D. is 11/16

[Randy in ca]

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I am still in the process of gathering parts for this. I have the '32-'36 front axle, '46 spindles and brakes. Now is the time for gathering hardware. Specifically the King Pins and Kit. Which should I use?

Here, (as wherever possible) you want to use the king pin kit to match the spindles you are using so that the kingpins are the right length and the slot for the locking pin is in the proper location. The 46 spindles will bolt onto the Model A axle using the 46 kingpins and the bearing placed on the bottom as it was originally for '46.

Do you have a plan for steering? Shocks? Rear brakes? Master cylinder, etc., etc.. Lots involved in this changeover.

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by Randy in ca

Do you have a plan for steering? Shocks? Rear brakes? Master cylinder, etc., etc.. Lots involved in this changeover.

My car already has the '46-'48 juice brakes and spindles on the "A" axle. I will just be changing out the A for the '32-'36. The steering has already been adapted. I am using Armstrong shocks.

[Randy in ca]

OK, makes sense now. Also I meant to say: "The 46 spindles will bolt onto the '32-'36 axle using the 46 kingpins and the bearing placed on the bottom as it was originally for '46."

What do you have now for kingpins - they should work the same on the '32-36 axle(?)

[Smooth_One]

Originally Posted by LeroyM

Nothing has been done to the rear. The only thing I'm waiting on now is the ball studs from Mac's so I can put my tie rod back on. After that I'm putting my bumpers back on and driving it.

Are you still running mechanical brakes? Do you notice a difference after lowering?

[LeroyM]

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No I'm running hydraulic brakes now. 40 Ford up front and early Ford bronco on the rear of a 9". There was no difference on stopping power before or after going with hydraulic brakes. When I ran mechanical brakes I was using the floater style brakes from Flat Head Ted.


I went with hydraulic brakes because I upgraded my power train to. 283 V8, T5, Ford 9" rear. I can cruise 65 mph at 1,800 rpm and I'm getting 18 to 19 mpg.

[Malibob]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Just to confuse a little more. Here is my "A" dropped axle with stock spindles and mech. brakes and stock spring perches. I had to flip the balls so to speak to clear steering rod between wheels.

This was what I was looking for. Thanks for these posts.

[Madster]

Originally Posted by Lowbuckboz

Your cars look good lowered. I did the same thing, can be converted back to stock very easily. I have been suprised by the purists reactions to it, they all have liked it. Here is mine....

That’s perfect 👍

[Madster]

Originally Posted by Russ B

My '29 cabriolet has the original front axle dropped 2-1/2", a reversed eye front spring, and revered eye rear spring. ...a few other changes, but still running a touring built Model A motor.



Purchased new in November 1929 by my father. Original color was Andalusite Blue, now with a little of the black pigment pulled out of the old PPG formula.

I have not previously posted a full shot of the car, but since others have posted pics of their modified, lowered A's and this is not a street rod, I guess it is OK in this instance.

That’s the stance I need on my 31