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Post by nyssanomads on Jul 26, 2009 15:12:11 GMT -5
I'm new to the sight and I'm building a 56 post gasser. I have three 55-59 P.U. front ends so I want to use one of these and was wondering if anybody else has? Is there any reason not to use this axle and leaf spring? the leafs are about 43" long but look like they will fit just fine. I'm thinking about swapping the steering arms from right to left putting the tie rod in front of the axle and steering with cross steer to the stock tie rod. I have a steering gear from a 65 chevelle that I think is a 525 box, not sure though. I do plan to cut the frame and use a one piece front end. I found a fiberglass front end that is broken but have all the pieces to put it back together. I believe it was used on a race car that I used to see at firebird raceway in boise ID. Drivetrain will be a 454, muncie 4 speed, and 9 inch with ladder bars. At this time I have less than $1000 in the total project including the cost of the car. I'll post pictures of some of my projects as soon as I can figure out how.
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Post by Kustomizer on Jul 26, 2009 21:50:32 GMT -5
Welcome to the site. As far as using that truck front-end the only thing I think I heard was that they were too wide for a tri-five, but not sure. I think the '49-'54 Chevy axles are 50 1/2" from backing plate to backing plate for reference and at that width the wheels are almost at a stock width.
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Post by chevender on Jul 29, 2009 2:24:27 GMT -5
The 55 to 59 axle is wider but it's not a problem if you stay with skinny wheels. Otherwise it's a better fit. the springs line up perfect with the frame. I wish I had the 55 to 59 axle for my 57. The 54 axle I have right now is giving me fits because the front of the springs are so far inside the frame rails and the back of the springs are hitting my headers. If I could find a 55 to 59 axle I would change it tommorrow.
Rick
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Post by nyssanomads on Aug 10, 2009 20:17:46 GMT -5
Rick give me a call I have at least one extra axle (55-59) I'm not going to use. 1-541-212-7858.
Donnie Shuster.
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