Ford I Beam Axle Identification

I could not review the history and identification of these axles without talking about the ford part numbering system.

Ford i beam axle identification.

Early ford beam axle identification and dimensions roadkill customs. Axles are 51 7 8 in total length. 1932 axles were the first ford axles to be made with a slight drop. The correct spring part number is provided for each axle.

There s no question the easiest way to identify the axle and gear ratio in your truck is from the door sticker. The ford part numbering system is well organized and structured as compared to some other original equipment manufacturers systems that just utilize the next number in sequence philosophy. The ford ranger dana 28 35 front 4x4 axle. Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford i beam axle setup.

The spring perch bosses are two inches. These axles are often referred to as 32 heavy axles. Differential identification and axle measurement. Our experience has shown that these axles sizes keep the wheels inside the fenders.

Tech driveline and axles. The axle identification tag is located at about the 3 o clock position under the third member mounting nut when you are looking straight at the front of the axle. Radius rod centers are 36 1 4. 1932 axle is often referred to as 32 heavy axle and has a slight drop.

Quick reference guide how to identify early ford i beam axles. These are the preferred axle to drop. So cal sd fed i beam front axle. By speedway tech team.

Ford i beam front axles. You ll see that the area labeled f is for the axle code. Stock ford axles modified in such a way could be seen on many hot rods right up to the end of the 1950s with two of the most famous companies offering an axle dropping service being ed axle. These tags are typically quite beat up twisted and rusted over the years.

Twin i beam years ford truck enthusiasts forums. Identifying ford axles 1928 1948 the h a m b. If you open the drivers door and look at the door jamb you ll see a sticker like the one shown below. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension model a.

They are unique among early ford axles in having a wider recess at the ends and a slightly raised area on the front and back of the spring perch bosses in the shape of an i beam. Spring perch bosses are 2 1 4.