I am looking to buy an axle for my build. Other than size. Whats the difference between 2" and 2 1/4" Bosses. Is one better than the other when sourcing parts? I know that the 2" will accept 36 bones but other than that I dont know of any differences. Also I am on the fence on the axle. Whats a better axle? Superbell from P&J or the new one that SO Cal is now offering. Thanks in advance.
2 inch axles are more sought after,,32-36 bones and axles are 2 inch,,thing the 2 inches have better steering clearance
With the 2" axle, you can add a spacer if you can't find '32 wishbones. But I would buy the 2 1/4" because they are more popular and parts are easy to get. I was cleaning a fish at work and the boss asked me what kind it was.... I told him, "It's a perch, Boss" No?
Most after market axles through sources like mr roadster or posies, are 2 1/4 perch bosses. Because most aftermarket bat wings are are made for 2 1/4. if you already have a 2 inch style axle they make a spacer if needed for the difference. On another note I ordered a 46 inch wide axle for my 28 chevy. And with fenders on it, and a 15 inch by 5 inch rim with a 3 inch back space. the tires were too far in and I had to put 2 inch spacers on both sides to move the tires out. With out fenders, it would not have been a problem. I mention this cause a 48 inch wide axle might be best for you...John Oh I like posies
The SoCal axle is a pretty thing. If it is not to far for you check it out at SoCal Sacramento and then tool by Sacramento Vintage Ford and check out the other options.
Because of the demand I just sent out my first SO-CAL Forged axle milled to a 2-inch perch boss to a nice guy in MA. for his '32. Another is headed to Washington for another stock Deuce. Just about anything is doable these days from various sources like Eric at Riley Automotive. The hard part is finding someone that knows the difference and you made the first good step by arming your self with the proper information gleaned here on the HAMB. I've had companies tell me "you can't do that" because they didn't sell the right part to do what I wanted. Don't settle for that answer- remember there are no rules in hot rodding- it all can be done depending on who you talk to. Good luck! Jim
Buy the 2 1/4" and you can put '32 to '36 bones on it easy if you want. Take 1/16" off each contact surface and that will equal 1/4". They then slip on nicely.
And So-Cal Sacramento is an Alliance Vendor, so you get 10% off retail. Give 'em a call (877) 467-3871; ask for Rob. -drZ
I bought my axle and all other front end components from Riley Automotive,VAPHEAD on the HAMB. Give him a call. He can answer all your questions about front end parts. Oh yeah I bought the CE axle.
Most aftermarket axles I've run into are 2". They ususally come with four 1/8" spacers to allow use of the commonly available aftermarket batwngs etc. 32 31 Super Bell axles on both cars.
Mixed emotions on the mono-spring. Done to gain some travel - worked well there. It has sagged and could possibly be improved with the addition of some short leafs in place of the mono spacers. Mistake made was in not notching the frame for spring travel when I built the car.
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