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What brake set-up can I use with axle???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by dirttoo, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. dirttoo
    Joined: Feb 17, 2009
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    I have the same axle as this ... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356406
    I only have the axle and spindles with backing plates. I need the hubs and brakes. What are my options? Disc or drum? I have searched and not found much on the '61-64 axle, must not be too common? I want it to be the small 4 1/2" bolt pattern. This is going in my '60 Falcon gasser project. THANKS
     
  2. DE SOTO
    Joined: Jan 20, 2006
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    I would sell it or trade it to a truck guy & go looke for a Falcon/Econoline Van front axle assy.

    They have 5on4 1/2 Small Ford pattern already.

    All them Factory axles need to be narrowed a bit to look right in a Falcon.
     
  3. dirttoo
    Joined: Feb 17, 2009
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    You are not the first person to tell me that. I was hoping to fine a hub that would fit and some kind of brakes for the one I have in a 4 1/2" bolt pattern. Is the Falcon/Econoline Van front axle the right width already? I did plan on narrowing the one I have. Anyone have a Falcon/Econoline Van front axle they want to sell or trade? OR anymore suggestions?
     
  4. DE SOTO
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    If it were me and i was to use the Van axle i would narrow it.

    I have seen guys that run them stock but to me it looks a Lil goofy cus the wheels are out to far.

    Narrow it up or buy a REAL Straight axle, Thats the Ticket for sure.

    I picked up an Old Chrome CAE/Blairs Speed Shop axle awhile back for Free & put it under my '54 Ford Customline.
     

  5. dirttoo
    Joined: Feb 17, 2009
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    Are the Econoline axles the same as the Falcon van? OR is a Falcon van an Econoline? Does it have more or less drop than the '61 F100 axle? OR should I just buy the Speedway setup?
     

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