Tech Me on 35 36 ford spindals!

[abomber30]

Can you use them with 37 to 48 backing plates and brakes. If so do you need any different parts. I got like 4 sets of these i want to use them if I can.. thanks drew

[Bruce Lancaster]

Yes. You need an adapter kit (roughly $20 at any early Ford repro parts place) that contains 2 rings per spindle. One spaces the inner wheel bearing out a little to match later hubs and the other centers the backing plate on the spindle. The bolt pattern is a shade smaller than'37 up, so you need to slot the four bolt holes inward a small amount with a file.

[MrGasser]

Drew, Don't know if it's an old "hotrodder's wives tale", but, I heard that the '36 spindles are an inch lower than the '37-'41's...maybe you can compare 'em and let us know...

[Tinbender]

I just picked up a 36 axle and bones. Any other info as to spindle/brake swaps would be helpful.

[wideglide74]

I have a couple sets of 35/36 spindles if anyone wants a set?

[wideglide74]

again

[abomber30]

thanks for the info I will try it out and see what happens.... wideglide I like to use those 35 36 stock axles if you got some of em I will buy em. God knows I hope they sit lower. lower the spindal lower the death rod. later drew

[Bruce Lancaster]

"'36 spindles are an inch lower than the '37-'41's...maybe you can compare 'em and let us know... "
Last night, I compared '32 spindles with '37 and '48 ones. No difference in height by eyeball comparison of levels of kingpin bosses vs wheel spindle--I don't have any '35 or 6. Anyone out there to compare? I'm dubious about this now, since I believe '32-'36 spindles are all the same except for steering arm variations.

[CTFuzz]

WideGlide....I PMed ya......I need 'em
CT.

[fordnutz]

Do the 36 and earlier use a larger diameter kingpin? Nutz

[Bruce Lancaster]

Ford spindles: All use the same kingpin ID. On swaps, use kingpin made for year of spindles. 1932-6 are small pattern (see adapter note above). 1932-4 are draglink, later are side steer.
1937 up are big pattern like hydraulic brakes from 1939-48. '37-40 and 1941 pattern uses round flange, '42-8 and '32-6 have a rectangular flange. Flange shape generally doesn't matter.
1932-6 have wider wheel bearing spacing than later, so need adapter spacer to use late hubs. All actual wheel bearings and spindle bushings are the same. I belive there are minor differences between years on length from kingpin to center line of wheel to adjust scrub radius for different setups, but don't know. I plan to dope this out by putting various spindles onto my '32 and measuring when it's warmer in the garage.

[capricekid]

Wideglide check your pm's thanks
Lil Joe