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back axle
Hi guys hope you can help me. when i bought my truck (ford f1 1949) the rear springs were shot so i had them re tempered but now it sits too high i just wondered if there is a way i can sit the axle on top of the springs instead of underneath although there is a braket on the top of the axle to take the curve out and for the u bolts to fix to? hope you understand that sure you will cheers Dave.
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The difference between below the axle with stock springs and above is about 5-6 inches. Are you sure you want to lower it that much? If you still have all the leaves you might try taking some out to lower it a little...
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Thanks Vern but my question is still the same can it be done and if so how?
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I put the axle over the springs in my truck but I did not use stock springs. This is a picture of my truck using 87 Chrysler rear springs. I made my own brackets to mount them. I can't say how your truck will come out using the stock springs but I would guess something similar. I did not C-notch the frame and have 3-4 inches of travel in the rear suspension.....
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Sacramento Vintage Ford has a 'FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56' (P/N 07379) for$130. The kit gives you all the parts you need to do it but the new spring pads have to be welded to the axle.
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07379
FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56
Mounts any 3 inch diameter axle housing on top of your 2 inch wide springs. 1948-56. Additional shipping charge $7.50. Page 306 2012PT 14:05:52 24 JAN 2007BEATRIZ</CENTER>
Good luck
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07379
FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56
Mounts any 3 inch diameter axle housing on top of your 2 inch wide springs. 1948-56. Additional shipping charge $7.50. Page 306 2012PT 14:05:52 24 JAN 2007BEATRIZ</CENTER>
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From: Hull England
Sacramento Vintage Ford has a 'FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56' (P/N 07379) for$130. The kit gives you all the parts you need to do it but the new spring pads have to be welded to the axle.
Good luck
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07379
FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56
Mounts any 3 inch diameter axle housing on top of your 2 inch wide springs. 1948-56. Additional shipping charge $7.50. Page 306 2012PT 14:05:52 24 JAN 2007BEATRIZ</CENTER>
Good luck
<CENTER>
07379
FLIPPED REAR AXLE KIT 1948-56
Mounts any 3 inch diameter axle housing on top of your 2 inch wide springs. 1948-56. Additional shipping charge $7.50. Page 306 2012PT 14:05:52 24 JAN 2007BEATRIZ</CENTER>
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