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BRENT in 10-uh-C
11-13-2006, 09:37 AM
Exactly "WHAT" is the stock width front axle dimension we are supposed to be shooting for? Is this an O.E. only axle width --or is it whatever we can find. The reason I ask is because I am seeing straight axles anywhere from 44" width to 50" eye-to-eye widths. I realize this is real petty but as I am searching both in OE and aftermarket trying to find something light in weight, it seems there is enuf diffeemces that someone could be shouting FOUL if I do not have written clarification.

Thanks
FiddyFour
11-13-2006, 12:49 PM
i have always read this to be stock width from the same era as the motors... maybe plus 10 years or so for forgiveness sake...

stock meaning, un narrowed, as built by the OEM

like i say, this is my interpretation only...
REJ
11-13-2006, 12:54 PM
I'm running a stock Model A front axle and the rear is one out of a Ford ranger. They are almost the same width.
BRENT in 10-uh-C
11-13-2006, 03:37 PM
I'm running a stock Model A front axle ....

Thanks for the interpretations!!



:rolleyes: If we were to drop a stock Model A axle, generally the width decreases by an inch or so. I guess that means someone will fail tech huh!http://www.model-a-ford.com/ROFL.gifhttp://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif
Mr. Mac
11-13-2006, 05:54 PM
Thanks for the interpretations!!



:rolleyes: If we were to drop a stock Model A axle, generally the width decreases by an inch or so. I guess that means someone will fail tech huh!http://www.model-a-ford.com/ROFL.gifhttp://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif


I doubt that that you would fail tech for that. I think the rule means not to cut the axle to narrow it. Remember We,the compeditors are the tech at least thats the way it is right now.
plan9
11-13-2006, 06:56 PM
Remember We,the compeditors are the tech at least thats the way it is right now.

honestly, i hope it stays that way too...
last thing anyone needs is more rules...
FiddyFour
11-13-2006, 07:47 PM
honestly, i hope it stays that way too...
last thing anyone needs is more rules...

Amen

T
danlb63
02-21-2010, 01:49 AM
how do you drop a straight axle (Model A) old school like in the forties when the guys did it themselves??
bobw
02-21-2010, 04:20 PM
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