I have been researching parts and pieces for my front end on my future build. I have the opportunity to pick up a 56 or 62 Ford truck front axle for the car. The thing is, it has 5 on 5.5 and was wanting 5 on 4.5. What would be the least painless solution? I would keep the 5.5, but am worried I wont be able to find a 4 in wide slotted mag to match that pattern. Thanks in advance.
I found the answer here for the 56. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1948-1956-Ford-Half-Ton-Deluxe-Disc-Brake-Kit-5-x-4-1-2-Inch,4621.html Sorry to suck up the bandwidth. I should have known Speedway would have it.
I would have to think that since the majority of guys who looked at the thread or title haven't got one clue as to what you are attempting to do or what you plan to use said axle on they and make that we can't really come up with a definitive answer. Usually when you see a guy asking about using out of the norm traditional parts the first thought is "oh, crap another rat rod guy". Are you putting this under another Ford pickup, attempting to build a gasser or ? As he said in post 4 having the hubs and drums is a possibility along with adapters being another but adapters usually push your wheels out too far on most rigs along with the cheapies being rather shaky as far as safety goes.
Yes. 1960 Falcon, gasser style. Sorry to trouble. I'm not a fan of adapter plates, especially due to the fact that I'm trying to keep the width where it is at. Redrilling the rotors looks a bit questionable due to the shape of the hub on the discs.
They have it for the 56..but not the kit for the 57-64 I will get that kit if I can pick up the 56 axle. If I end up with the 62, I haven't been able to find the kit for 5 on 4.5 pattern.
I landed the complete 56 1/2 ton front end today for 75 bucks. I will be ordering the disc kit for the 5 on 4.5 from Speedway. Thanks for the input.