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Old May 21, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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front axle question

anyone know if a front axle off of a '53 will fit on a '52? Im having a hard time findind a dropped axle for the '52.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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I believe the 53 and up are wider.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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I know for sure that the spring perches are wider on the 53

Have you tried Industrial Chassis, he has been working with another guy for the past few years and from all I hear it's a quality product. You can buy oughtright or and exchange by shipping yours there.

http://www.industrialchassisinc.com/
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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how much wide is the 53 and up? i could get narrow tires/wheels if its not that far off.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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If the perches are wider, then you'd have to space your springs accordingly to the axle. Something to think about.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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yea, but im doing a air bag set up, so its changing a lot around and might not even use leafs
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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www.cenpen.com has them give them a call. I bought one for my 1950 truck from them.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Classic Performance Products has them for f-1's in their latest catalog. $419.00 I think.
 
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