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Ford Dropped Axles

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Important Notes

  • The 1928-36 Ford car axles are the only axles I don't drop

Original Ford Twin I-beams dropped 3” over stock

Original Ford Twin I-beams dropped 3in over stock

 

1928-31 Model A Ford Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
50 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
36 1/2" Spring Perch Center to Center
1/4" Spring Perch Boss
1" Factory Drop
.8125 dia. Kingpin
3/8" Kingpin Boss
1928-31 Model A Ford Dropped Axle
Top Axle: Original Stock Axle 50 1/2" KP to KP
Middle Dropped Axle: 4" Total Drop Non-Stretched 48 1/2" KP to KP
Bottom Dropped Axle: 4" Total Drop Non-Stretched 48 1/2" KP to KP Drilled

1932 Ford Model B Heavy Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
50 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
36 1/2" Spring perch Center to Center
2" Spring Perch Boss
2" to 2 1/4" Factory Drop
.8125 dia. Kingpin
3/8" Kingpin Boss

1932 Ford Model B Heavy Axle

1933-36 Ford Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
50 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
36 1/2" Spring Perch Center to Center
2" Spring Perch Boss
2" to 2 1/4" Factory Drop
.8125 dia. Kingpin

1933-36 Ford Dropped Axle

Top Axle: Stock Original Axle 50 1/2" KP to KP
Bottom Dropped Axle: 4" Total Drop Non-Stretch 48 1/2" KP to KP

1937 Ford 60HP Tube Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
48 1/2" Kingpin to Kingpin
38 1/2" spring perch center to center
2 1/4" spring perch boss
2 3/8" Kingpin boss
.8125 Dia kingpins

1937 Ford 60HP Tube Axle

1937-41 Ford Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
48 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center (top)
38 1/2" Spring perch Center to Center
2 1/4" Spring Perch Boss
2 1/8" Factory drop
.8125 Kingpin dia.


1937-41 Ford Dropped Axle

Top axle: 4" Total Drop not stretched 46 1/2" KP to KP
Middle Dropped Axle: Stock original Axle 48 1/2" KP to KP
Bottom Dropped Axle:   4" Total Drop stretched 48 1/2" KP to KP

1937-41 Dropped Axles are $325 plus shipping - to drop yours up to 4" total.
To Drill Center $125

1940-41 Ford Truck 3/4 ton or 1 ton Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
48 1/2" kingpin to kingpin (top)
29" Spring Perch center to center
2 3/8" tall kingpin boss
1 3/4" wide spring
.8125 dia. kingpin
4" factory drop
These work good on 1946-47 Ford pickups with 1940-41 front sheet metal.

1940-41 Ford Truck 3/4 ton or 1 ton

1940-41 Truck axles are $400 plus shipping - to drop yours

1946-47 Ford Pickup Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
2 3/8" Kingpin Boss
50 3/4" Kingpin Center to Center
29" Spring Perch Center to Center
1 3/4" Wide Spring
.8125 dia. Kingpin
Part # 2IY-3010
No shock mount holes in axle.

1946-47 Ford Pickup Axle

 

1946-47 Pickup Dropped Axles are $400 plus shipping - to drop your axle or exchange out

1946-48 Ford Car Dropped Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
50 3/4" Kingpin Center to Center (top)
41" Spring perch Center to Center
2 1/4 " Spring Perch Boss
2 1/4" Factory drop
.8125 Kingpin dia.

1946-48 Ford Car Axle

Top Axle: Stock 1946 Ford Car
2nd down: Stock late 1947 Car (getting ready for shock studs no holes)
3rd down: Stock 1948 car (studs for tube shocks)
Bottom axle: 4" stretch drop (narrowed a little can also do original width)

1946-48 Dropped Axles are $300 plus shipping - to drop yours
1942-48 .8125 Kingpin set $100

1948-52 Ford F1 Pickup Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
2 3/8" Kingpin Boss
50 3/4" Kingpin Center to Center
29" Spring Perch Center to Center
1 3/4" Wide Spring
.8125 dia. Kingpin
Has shock mount holes in axle
Part # 7RC-3010

Top Axle:  Stock Original Width 50 3/4" Kp to Kp
Middle Dropped Axle: 2" Over Stock Stretch Drop 50 3/4" Kp to Kp
Bottom Dropped Axle: 3" Over Stock Stretch Drop 50 3/4"  Kp to Kp
Will drop axle any amount up to 3" over stock.

1948-52 Pickup Dropped Axles are $400plus shipping - to drop yours or exchange out

2" Tie Rod Drops $100/pr ; kingpin set $100 ; U-bolts are $55 for a set of four with nuts

See F1 Axle Installation in Tech Articles!

1953-56 Ford F100 Pickup Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
2 3/8" Kingpin Boss
53 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
32 1/4" Spring Perch Center to Center
1 3/4" Wide Spring
.859 dia. Kingpin
Part # TAAA-3010
Has no shock mount holes in axle.

Top Axle: Original Stock Axle 53 1/2" KP to KP
Bottom Axle: 3" Over Stock Stretch Drop 53 1/2" KP to KP
Will drop any amount up to 3" overstock.

1953-56 Pickup Dropped Axles are $360 plus shipping - to drop yours or exchange out

2" Tie Rod Drops $100/pr.

1957-60 Ford F100 Pickup Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
2 3/8" Kingpin Boss
53 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
32 1/4" Spring Perch Center to Center
2" Wide Spring
.859 dia. Kingpin
Note: Some 57-60 Pickup Axles do not have dip in center, but are same measurements.
Both Dipped and no dip centered axle have Part # TAAK-3010
Has no shock mount holes in axle. Will drop any amount up to 3" overstock

Top Axle: Original Stock Axle 53 1/2" KP to KP
Bottom Dropped Axle: 3" Over Stock Stretch Drop 53 1/2" KP to KP
Will drop any amount up to 3" overstock.

1957-60 Pickup Dropped Axles are $400 plus shipping - to drop yours or exchange out

2" Tie Rod Drops $100/pr ; American made Kingpin set $100; U-bolts are $55 for a set of four with nuts

1961-64 Ford F100 Pickup Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS

2 3/8" Kingpin Boss
53 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
32 1/4" Spring Perch Center to Center
2" Wide Spring
.859 dia. Kingpin
Has shock mount holes in axle.
Can drop up to 3" overstock

Ford 1961-64 F100 Pickup Axle

Top Axle: Original Stock Axle 531/2" KP to KP
Bottom Dropped Axle: 3" Over Stock Stretch Drop 531/2" KP to KP

1961-64 Pickup Dropped Axles are $400 plus shipping - to drop yours or exchange out

2" Tie Rod Drops $100/pr.; American made kingpin set $100

1961-67 Ford Econoline Axle

ORIGINAL AXLE MEASUREMENTS
52 3/4" kingpin to kingpin (top)
35 3/4" spring perch center to center
2 1/4" wide spring
.741 dia. kingpin

Top axle: stock Ford Econoline Axle
Bottom axle: 2" over stock drop pulled in 3/4" per side

Top axle: 1964-67 Stock Ford Econoline Axle Part # C5TA-3010
Bottom: 1961-63 Stock Ford Econoline Axle Part # C1UU-3010

Econoline axles are $400 plus shipping - to drop your axle or exchange out.

OTHER FORD PARTS

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FRONT  END

2" Tie Rod Drop Blocks

These tie rod drop blocks can be used to lower your tie rod down 2" Will work with 1948 to 1964 Ford 7-degree tie rod ends.
Most commonly used on the 1948-64 Ford pickups with dropped axles. $100/pr

See Installation Article in Tech Articles!

Castor Shims

4 degree Castor shims $36/pr (top of picture)
6 degree Castor shims $44/pr (bottom of picture)

1.5" dropped tie rod ends

11/16" 7degree taper. Can be used with 1948-64 Ford dropped axles. 

Stock tie rod must be shorted when using these. $65/pr
New shortened tie rod $130 (with pinch clamps)

Drag Link

1957-64 Ford Draglink complete $130

Complete Tie Rod

Complete Tie Rod for 1928-64 Fords.

7/8 OD tie rod $110
1" OD heavy duty tie rod $140

 

SPRINGS

Front Lowering Springs

1946-52 or 1953-56 Ford Posies Dual Flex front lowering springs. $475/pr with u-bolts
1946-52 or 1953-56 Ford Posies rear super-sliders multi leaf pack $475/pr (not pictured)

 

SPRING HANGERS

1942-56 F1 & F100 Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear - $110/pr

 

1957-60 F-100 & F250 Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear - $150/pr

 

1961-64 F-100 & F250 Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear - $150/pr

 

1965-72 F100 & F250 Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear - $150/pr

1973-79 F100 Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear - $150/pr

 

SHACKLES

1953-56 F100 & F250 Lowering Rear Shackles - $110/pr

 

1957-67 F100 Lowering Rear Shackles - $120/pr

 

 

1973-79 F100 Lowering Rear Shackles - $120/pr

 

C-NOTCH

1953-56 F100 bolt on - $120/pr

1957-60 F100 bolt on - $120/pr

 

1961-72 F100 & F250 bolt on - $120/pr

 

SHOCK MOUNTS

1953-56 Lower Front Shock Mounts - $50/pr

1963-65 F100 Universal Lower Rear Shock Mounts - $60/pr

 

MOTOR MOUNTS

1953-64 F100-F250 bolt or weld on kit - $205
 


 

 

Chevy Dropped Axles

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1928-40 Chey Car or Pickup Axles

Original Axle measuments:
50-1/2"Kingpin to Kingpin
26-3/4"spring center to spring center
1-3/4" wide spring
.734 dia. kingpin
2-1/8 tall kingpin boss

Max drop on these axles is 3" over stock;
May have cores in stock.
1928-1940 Chevrolet Axles
Top Axle:        1928 Chevy car or pickup
Middle Axle:   1929-32 Chevy car or pickup
Bottom axle:  1933-40 pickup

To drop your axle - Price: $400 plus shipping 

1933-39 Chevy Car Axles

Original Axle Measurements:
50 1/2" Kingpin to Kingpin
28" spring perch center to spring perch center
4" factory drop
.734 dia kingpin
1 3/4" wide spring
1933-36 car axle 1 3/4" tall kingpin boss
1937-39 car axle 2 1/8" tall kingpin boss
1939 axle has hole for shock mount by KP boss
1933-39 Chevy Car Axles
Max drop on these axles is 3" over stock;
1933-1939 Chevrolet Car Axles
Top axle:       1933-36 Chevy Car
Middle Axle:  1937-38 Chevy Car
Bottom Axle: 1939 Chevy Car

To drop your axle or exchange - Price: $360 plus shipping

1941-55 Chevy / GMC 1/2 ton Series 1 Pickup

50 1/2" Kingpin Center to Center
26 3/4" Spring Pad Center to Center
1 3/4" wide spring
4 1/4" factory Drop
2 1/8" Kingpin Boss
.866 dia. Kingpin
1941-1955 Chevy GMC Pickup Axle 1/2 ton series 1
Top Axle: Stock Original Axle 50 1/2" Kp to Kp
Middle Dropped Axle: 3" Over Stock Stretch Drop 50 1/2" Kp to Kp
Bottom Dropped Axle: 4" Over Stock Strech Drop 50 1/2" Kp to Kp
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To drop your axle - Price: $360 plus shipping

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1947-54 Chevy/GMC 3/4 - 1 ton Series 1 Pickup

Original Axle Measurements:
50 1/2" Kingpin to kingpin
26 3/4" spring perch center to spring perch center
2 1/8" tall kingpin boss
.921 dia. kingpins
2 1/8" tall kingpin boss
1 3/4" wide spring Chevy
2" wide spring GMC

1947-1954 Chevrolet / GMC 3/4 Ton 1 Ton Axle

1955-59 Chevy / GMC Pickup Axle 1/2 ton Series 2

Original Axle Measurements:
54" Kingpin Center to Center
31 7/8" Spring Pad Center to Center
4 1/2" Factory Drop
.866 dia. Kingpin
2 1/8" or 2 1/2" Kingpin Boss
Some years have a bearing, some have a thrust washer.

Top DroppedAxle: Stock Original Axle 54" Kp to Kp
Bottom Dropped Axle: 4" Over Stock Stretch Drop 54" Kp to Kp

To drop your axle or exchange - >Price: $360 plus shipping 

1955-59 Chevy / GMC 3/4 ton 1 ton Series 2

Original Axle Measurements:
55 1/2" Kingpin to kingpin
31 7/8" spring pad center to spring pad center
2 3/8" tall kingpin boss
.921 dia. kingpins
2" wide spring
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To drop your axle or exchange - Price: $360 plus shipping 

 

1964-69 Chevy Van

Original Axle Measurements:
54" kingpin to kingpin
35 3/4" spring perch center to spring perch center
2 1/2" wide spring
.8125 dia kingpin
2 1/4" tall king pin boss
4 1/4" factory drop
Number stamped on this axle 3892504GM12

1964-1969 Chevrolet Van Axle

To drop your axle or exchange - Price: $360 plus shipping

OTHER PARTS

FRONT END

Modified Chevrolet Steering Arms Price: $130

Modified Steering Arms with new style ball joints. This will lower your tie rod to go under the springs.
I can modify your steering arms for taper ball joints,  Ball joints not included

1928-54 Complete Tie Rod Price: $110

Complete with ends and pinch claps for left side to right side;
Also available in 1" heavy duty -  Price: $130

1955-59 Tie Rod with ends & pinch clamps Price: $110>

Complete with ends and pinch claps for left side to right side>
Also available in 1" heavy duty - Price: $130

1941-54 Drag Link Price: $110

1941-54 Conplete Tie Rod / Drag Link Price: $110


Complete, for pitman arm to left steering arm. 

1955-59 tie rod /drag link Price: $110

Complete - This is adjustable to square up steering wheel, pitman arm to left steering arm.

Front U-Bolts Price: $41


Set of (4)u-bolts with (8)nuts.
Please state year needed.

Castor Shims


4 degree Castor shims (top of picture). Price: $26/pr
6 degree Castor shims (bottom of picture) Price: $33/pr

SPINDLES

1928-1940 Chevy spindles Price: $150/pr

1941-1959 Chevy spindles Price: $200/pr - $100/ea

1941-59 Chevy spindles Kit Price: $205/set


I can fix your spindles that have worn out bushing holes.
Install new over size ID bushings for standard .866 size kingpins
and include new kingpin set.

1947-59 Chevy 3/4 ton to 1 ton Price: $150/pr

LOWERING

1941-46 Chevy Rear Lowering Block Kit Price: $95/kit


3" lowering block kit forstock rear end.

Comes with (2)13/4"X3" blocks, (4)U-bolts and (8)nuts 

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1947-1954 Chevrolet Rear End Lowering Block Kit Price: $95/kit


Round top u-bolts are for later model rearend.

Kit comes with (2) 1-3/4" X 3" Blocks (4)U-bolts and (8)nuts.
*Please state square or round top u-bolts when ordering
*Kits also available for 1928-1946

1-3/4" X 3" Lowering Blocks Only Price: $50/pr

1947-54 Posies Chevy Front Price: $410/pr w/u-bolts


Front Super-Sliders multi leaf pack

1947-54 Posies Chevy Rear Price: $430/pr


Rear Super-Sliders multi leaf pack

1955-59 Posies Chevy Dual Flex Front Lowering springs Price: $410/pr w/u-bolts


Front Super-Sliders multi leaf pack

1955-59 Posies Chevy Rear  Price: $430/pr


Rear Super-Sliders multi leaf pack

SPRING HANGERS

1955-59 3100-3200 Chevy bolt on Lowering Spring Hanger front of rear Price: $160


SHACKLES

1941-54 Chevy Lowering Rear Shackle Stock Height Price: $100/pr

1955-59 3100-3200 Chevy Lowering Rear Shackle Price: $100/pr

C-NOTCH

1955-59 3100-3200 Chevy bolt on C-Notch Price: $120

SHOCK MOUNTS

1947-54 Chevy Universal Upper Shock Mount Price: $60/pr


1947-59 Chevy Lower Shock Mount Price: $50/pr

Dodge Dropped Axles

Important Note​s:

  • Make sure you have a Safe Scrub Line Clearance.
  • If you don't see what you need Please Ask!

ALL AXLES ARE STRAIGHTENED, KINGPINS RESIZED (if needed), KINGPINS BOSS SET TO FACTORY INCLINATION, DROPPED, SANDBLASTED, AND MAGNA FLUXED (to check for cracks)

1937-? Dodge

Original Measurements

49" Kingpin to Kingpin (top)
27-3/4" Spring perch center to center
1-3/4" wide spring
.792 dia Kingpin
3-1/2" factory drop

Price: $425 to drop your axle plus shipping

1937 Dodge Dropped Axle

1939-1947 Dodge Axle

Original Measurements
49" Kingpin to Kingpin (top)
27-3/4"spring perch Center to Center
2-3/8" kingpin boss
.794 dia. Kingpin
3-1/4" factory drop
1-3/4" wide springs
 

Price: $425 to drop your axle plus shipping

1949-53 (maybe more) Dodge axle

Original Measurements

51-1/2" Kingpin to kingpin (top)
30" spring perch center to center
1-3/4" wide spring
.873 dia kingpin
4" factory drop

Price: $425 to drop your axle plus shipping

1949-53 Dodge Axle
Top axle: Stock
Bottom Axle: 3" drop over stock

1961-71 Dodge 1/2 ton Pickup Axle

Original Axle Measurements

57" Kingpin Center to Center (top)
32" Spring Pad Center to Center
2-5/8" Kingpin Boss
.873 dia kingpin
2-1/2" wide spring

Price: $425 to drop your axle plus shipping

1961-71 Dodge Dropped Axle
Top Axle: Stock 1961-68 Dodge axle (no sway bar)
Bottom: Stock 1969-71 Dodge axle  (with sway bar)