Front Straight Axle Replacement?

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Jan 26, 2010 | 09:59 PM

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js292

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I am new to this site. I just read this whole thread. Who is Sid? what is the name of the company? website? I like the axle!!! Might want one for my 49 F1. Thank you for any info.

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Jan 26, 2010 | 10:49 PM

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Sid told me he was no longer taking orders from roadster.com. Contact Sid direct is the best way to get the axle you want.

Jan 27, 2010 | 09:46 PM

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Just finished lowering, 3 inch dropped axel from Sid, and removed 3 leafs.

Jan 27, 2010 | 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kdmcinnes

Just finished lowering, 3 inch dropped axel from Sid, and removed 3 leafs.

Looks great!
Any idea the overall drop on the front and are those truck or car wheels and tires?

Jan 27, 2010 | 10:27 PM

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I believe the total drop was about 4 inches, not sure on the wheels, I ordered them from Cooker.

Jan 27, 2010 | 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jaye

If you are using the down-n-forward springs you have to extend your drag link tube or get one extended and tie-rode extenders for the drop axle. I have some pics of the axle from MF in my gallery however, I took it out and put in a stretched original one. I was a very easy install..

I guess I took all the pics out except this one...

Jaye-is your tie rod above or below the leaf springs?

Jan 28, 2010 | 11:18 AM

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I just ordered the Speedway axle drops, because I don't want to drill out the spindle tappered holes. Just in case someday I or the next guy wants to go back to stock.

Jan 28, 2010 | 01:49 PM

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Kyle my tie-rods are below the springs, I plan on taking the extenders off if there is enough clearance without them I'll get under when time permits to see if its possible.

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Jan 28, 2010 | 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HD74

I just ordered the Speedway axle drops, because I don't want to drill out the spindle tappered holes. Just in case someday I or the next guy wants to go back to stock.

Do you have to drill out the spindle when useing those type of drop links?? The ones pictured.

Jan 28, 2010 | 03:16 PM

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I cleaned the holes out and rolled some fine grit sand paper and slide it through until the bolts went in; they fitted pretty snug.

Apr 4, 2010 | 09:21 AM

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Just installed my tie-rod drops yesterday... had to touch the top of the spindle with a 9/16 drill bit and then the bolts dropped in without any play... Looks like a good setup but I am concerned how close the tie rod ends are to the tire sidewall... I have stock wheels on it now so I might have to adjust backspacing on the set I plan on riding on...

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Apr 4, 2010 | 09:39 AM

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1/4" of clearance should be sufficient. The sidewalls don't flex much in that area especially with radials.

Apr 4, 2010 | 12:44 PM

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should be fine then... Thanx Ax...

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May 6, 2010 | 01:01 AM

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After removing three leaf from the front springs on my 51 F1. The ride dropped about another inch and looked very cool, but handling went to *****. Hitting a pot hole distorts the heck out of the springs. I heard that if you remove a couple of leafs it will smooth out the ride, not so on my 51. I put two of the three leafs back in and not as low as before but much better ride now, still drive like a truck though. LOL.