Detecting a drop axle
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From: Bend, Oregon
I've been wondering how to check that out as well, I ask the guy I bought it from he didn't change anything out, However, it looks like it comes down quite a bit? The stance doesn't show anyhting though. I think I will still pick up a drop axel from mid fifty though, W/a 4 inch drop. what do you plan on doing
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Minnesota
I would measure from the ground to the center of the spindle and from the gorund to the center of the axle the differnce is the drop. Then get the same meaurements from a stock truck then you will know.
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Postmaster
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From: Santa Clarita
My problem is if I measure mine, which may be stock or a drop axle, I'll have to go find another truck which definitely has a stock axle and get permission to crawl under his truck and take measurements. Good advice but there has to be an easier way. Maybe someone with a stock axle could measure theirs and post it on this site????
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Originally Posted by AXracer
Measuring from the top of the spring pad to the top of the kingpin bushing would be a more uniform and useful measurement. Come on stockers give us a measurement, please.
