Ford I Beam Axle Identification

Spring perch bosses are 2 1 4.

Ford i beam axle identification.

I could not review the history and identification of these axles without talking about the ford part numbering system. These are the preferred axle to drop. 1932 axles were the first ford axles to be made with a slight drop. By speedway tech team.

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. Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford i beam axle setup. Twin i beam years ford truck enthusiasts forums. 1932 axle is often referred to as 32 heavy axle and has a slight drop.

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. Early ford beam axle identification and dimensions roadkill customs. If you open the drivers door and look at the door jamb you ll see a sticker like the one shown below. These axles are often referred to as 32 heavy axles.

Quick reference guide how to identify early ford i beam axles. 1928 1931 axles have a uniform curve from end to end. You ll see that the area labeled f is for the axle code. Radius rod centers are 36 1 4.

There s no question the easiest way to identify the axle and gear ratio in your truck is from the door sticker. 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. Tech driveline and axles. The spring perch bosses are two inches.

Keeping the wheels tucked in the fenders allows for a lower ride height with adequate tire clearance. 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. Our experience has shown that these axles sizes keep the wheels inside the fenders. The correct spring part number is provided for each axle.

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