54' Axel Location

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Oct 29, 2012 | 11:31 AM

lowtrkn2k

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54' Axel Location

Can someone please verify where the axel is located on the 1954 frame. I'm about to weld in a step notch and I have a few faint lines drawn around the axel/bump stop location from a few years back. I had dismantal pics on my computer and the file accidentally got deleted a few years back so I dont have those pics to refer too anymore. I just want to be sure before cutting and welding that I will be getting the step notch centered correctly. I'd appreciate if someone could verify where the original axel was located.

Thanks.

Oct 29, 2012 | 11:36 AM

Harrier

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Here are some dimensions from Earl's World.
Scroll down toward the bottom to get dimensions for a 53, which should be the same as the 54. This might not get you all the way, but it should get you closer.
http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...on Information

Oct 29, 2012 | 12:56 PM

lowtrkn2k

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Thanks for the reply. I've seen that chart and it doesn't give me the location. Unfortunatly it covers every location but that. I would assume it should be centered below the bump stop mount hole but since I don't have my original info just want to check before making an irriversable mistake.

Oct 29, 2012 | 06:34 PM

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I assume your talking about a "C" notch over the rear axle and if so I recently did mine and yes if was centered between the bump stop bolt holes.

Oct 30, 2012 | 09:53 AM

lowtrkn2k

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Thanks Truckeemtnfords. That's what I thought but wanted to confirm since I installed the 4 link a few years back and my axel lines up about just a little rear of the bump stop as it is now. It would have been nice to not have lost the dismantal file I had, however most of the time I can either find pics on line or search here for what I need. For some reason this info was not coming up in text or pictures. Thanks again both of you.