F5 front axle swap questions

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06-29-2018, 01:29 PM

Bullfish

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F5 front axle swap questions

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I have a 1951 COEF5 but I want to replace the front axle with the 10 lug axels. Anyone done this before ? I also want to lower it in the process guidance would be greatly appreciated as this is my first project and I am very much a novice.

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06-30-2018, 11:00 AM

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That is one heck of a front bumper. Why replace the axle?

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06-30-2018, 02:37 PM

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Why change the axle,

[QUOTE=petemcl;18063893]That is one heck of a front bumper. Why replace the axle? Upgrade tires wheel and brakes to more modern day better ride. Get your rid of the old split rims.

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06-30-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullfish

Upgrade tires wheel and brakes to more modern day better ride. Get your rid of the old split rims.

You will not find a hydraulic brake spider for class 8 front axle spindles, they all have air brakes, or no brakes at all. Best you can hope for is to find a low spec class 7 (ie: F-700/750/800) truck/axle with ten stud wheels and hydraulic brakes. Kinda rare imho because most will have air brakes.

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