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Technical Straight axle installation in 65 F-100

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by winr, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. winr
    Joined: Jan 10, 2008
    Posts: 217

    winr
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    65 F-100 ....... If I were to install a straight axle in the same place and same dimensions as the twin I beams would my draq link, drag link to pitman arm and steering box still work ok ?? ................ here is what the factory set up looks like


    http://www.fordification.com/tech/images/mydiscbrakes06.jpg

    Also, with a straight axle instead of twin I beams could I substitute coils over in place of the springs and shocks ??

    http://www.hotrodders.com/tw/images/e/e2/3-1_Ford_I-beams.jpg

    Here is a 57 Ford Gasser with coil overs

    http://customrodder.forumactif.org/t218p45-1950-s-ford-gasser



    Hope this is ok to post here


    Ricky.
     
  2. 55willys
    Joined: Dec 7, 2012
    Posts: 1,711

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    Yes it could work. What kind of axle were you going to use? If this thread gets deleated just PM me
     
  3. winr
    Joined: Jan 10, 2008
    Posts: 217

    winr
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    Hey 55willys

    An early ford axle or perhaps a tube axle

    Is there another section I could put this in or does this not belong on the HAMB ??


    EDIT:

    Another angle
    http://www.mustangsteve.com/twinbeamremoved.jpg

    The passenger tie rod connects to the pitman arm
    The driver tie rod connects to the passenger tie rod

    Perhaps a one piece draglink to both spindles
    Then a link to the above from the pitman arm ??




    Regards and thanks !


    Ricky.
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2017
  4. okiewelder
    Joined: May 10, 2008
    Posts: 222

    okiewelder
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    from central Ok

    You just missed the factory straight axel by a year. Why dont you just use a older frame? should be one in a few salvage yards down your way .
     

  5. R Pope
    Joined: Jan 23, 2006
    Posts: 3,309

    R Pope
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    I was going to weld the twin I-beams together to make a single axle while keeping the disc brakes, sounds spooky but the local machinist said it would work. The later Twin I beams are welded up from formed steel.
     

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