What front axle for a HA/GR

would this be a good start for a front end?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...=8003957598&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1
i think it would work, and it stays with the cheap ass theme.
feel free to enlighten me, never dealt with a solid front axle before

 

That should work. Gonna use the parallel leafs, too? That would be really cool.

 

yeah, but i dont know how those heavy springs will act on a 1000 lb hambster. and what will i use for hubs?

 

Sorry already over-priced.Too heavy for a lightweight rail also. How are you gonna pull the tires off the ground with 80# of axle?Sparky

 

Looks like a chevy axle spring set (pickup?) I agree it is already overpriced and would be to heavy for the front of a hamster.


Earl

 

Just pick up any model A or 35-48 Front axle. It'll work.

 

this must also be too heavy, then.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962...ryZ33728QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
on recycler's machine, he has a pivot so the front can articulate some, but the others seemed to be solid. what front end is recycler using? should i stay away fron the double leaf fronts and look for an "A" front only? on my boss's old ta/d there was no front suspension at all, and it went 6.70s. would it be "legal" to fab up a new front end?

 

oops. i mean, recycler's was solid, the others were not. what would the advantage be (other than extra weight) of actual suspension?

 

Drive down a rough track and you will find out.

 

It's when the chute pops out and you start hitting the brake that you'll appreciate a front suspension.

 

Riiiiight

 

Front suspension will give you some weight transfer if that's what you are going for.
Our car is VERY rough to ride in. Luckily we have only ran it at 2 smooth tracks. The return roads and pits are the spine/ass/kidney killers
My chassis PROBABLY will have a spring in front.(still weighing things out on that one)
This chassis is Rand Man's and the motor/trans is mine.

Brad

 

Hey Brad! I wandered why your eyes were always jumping up and down,must of been the ride down the return road to the pits in Tulsa.

 

like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rat-...579786783QQcategoryZ34200QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
it looks like i'll be spending more on the front end than the rest of it.

 

Yes like that but you don't need to spend that much if you piece it together. One or two leaves in the spring should suffice.

 

will this front end...http://www.geocities.com/david_fruits/images/pfs003.jpg
work with these parts...http://www.geocities.com/david_fruits/images/d9_1.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/david_fruits/images/8d_1.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/david_fruits/images/bf_1.JPG
thanks alot for everyone's help
you are all smarter than me.

 

Looks like the same axle were running (32 ford) you wont need the backing plates or the drums. Keep in mind weight is a big factor in these low horse powered cars.

 

are there hubs and drums two pieces? i dont care so much about the brakes, just putting wheels on.

 

How about a stock Anglia front axle. It's small and light, might even be able to find a cheap set of spindlemount wheels to put on it.
Larry T

 

two questions:
1. how do they mount?
2. got one for sale?

 

Timely post.

Here's an axle I'm planning on cleaning up for the same purpose. 1940 Willys forged, dropped axle. Hope it will straighten out- it's out whack. Think it'll work good with some holes drilled in it.

Anyone know what wheels will bolt up to 4x 4" pattern besides stock?

Thanks, Dan

 

I have a fixture to re-drill 6-pin midget wheels (6 X 5" B.C.) to 4 X 4" B.C. wheels. You're welcome to borrow it.

That 4 X 4" pattern may be common on mini-sprints too. Also, that pattern may be common on trailer wheels.

 

Have you thought about a front end off a postal Jeep? Tube axle with leaf springs fairly narrow frame, spindles have bosses on both for steering from either left or right side.