How do I tell how much my '32 axle has been dropped? When one says they are selling a 4" drop or 5" drop, is that the total drop of the axle or is that how much over stock it is dropped? Where do I measure from? Also, what is the stock width from king pin center to center on an original '32 axle? Thanks, Dave
Stock 32 Heavy has a 2 to 2-1/4 factory drop Ford Dropped Axles | Nostalgia Sid's | Custom Axle Alterations
Well, that indeed helps and answers width questions and also drop, but where do I measure from for drop? Thanks, Dave
Check out Joe’s Speed Shop. The pictures might give you better clues as to how much drop you have. Give him a call if to like, he has dropped thousands of axles and I’m sure he can talk you through what questions you have. http://www.joesspeedshop.com/joesproducts.htm
'I believe the axle you have is a " Okie " axle , built by Okie Adams at Blairs Speed Shop back in the 1950's / early 1960's
Pete, where was his shop located? California? P/O owner thought it might be original Dago but I don't know. I do think it was done a long time ago. Thanks, Dave
drop axles are sold by gross drop and not how much drop over/under stock. Generally speaking that is. grab a tape measure and measure from the bottom of the drop to the bottom of the axle where it attaches to the king pin bung.
That looks a lot more like an okies axle than a dago drop. If you have a stock Style axle simply place it next to the dropped axle and measure the difference. I believe you have a 2.5” drop on your hands.
That’s one nice ,axle . My Buddy has a tube , 5 in drop chrome axle .it now has a ton of pavement marks , just a bit too low .
After better measuring I have determined this is a 5" drop axle. It is going to be too low. I am also not finding anything to get the tie rod below the wishbone. I think I will buy a 4" drop from Roadster Supply, the 70508 48" king pin to kingpin and 36 1/2" perch centers. I'm tired of fighting it. Super nice OG dropped '32 axle that would be great in a fenderless roadster but it's too low for me plus the A crossmember drops me another inch. Think this axle will be for sale. Dave
your wishbone has a 2'' boss them roadster supply dude making a 2 1/4'' stock unsplit wish-bone - dang = kudos!