Description
Now More
pages than ever! Steering
layout, suspension setup and geometry, wheel alignment specifications and other
important tips to make your straight axle car handle right are now included.
Do you
have a lot of questions about how to set up the springs or steering on a
straight axle car? I have driven my nose high 1937 Chevrolet coupe
at excess of 130 mph and have had no handling problems at all. The
car drives straight and predictably at speed because the installation considers
important steering geometry principles. Properly installed and set
up a straight axle car can be a joy to drive. But if you do not understand the
basics of steering and suspension the opposite can be true. Learn why the
length of the steering arm matters. Learn the answers to the following
questions and more with these plans. Do the steering arms go in
front or behind the axle? Why are some steering boxes mounted close to the
driver while others are much further forward? Do I use mono or multi
leaf springs? Can I use a Ford tie rod end on a Chevrolet steering box? Do I
need a panhard bar? Do it once, do it right with these plans.
5000 + HAPPY CUSTOMERS!
Why waste
your time looking for a rusty old I beam at the swap meets or pay big bucks to
some rod shop to custom build you an axle when you can make your own tube
straight axle for a fraction of the cost? Materials are inexpensive and readily
available! You can do it yourself with these plans!
All
drawings are of professional quality developed using
the latest in CAD (computer aided design)
software. The drawings are printed on
11 x 17” sheets to make them clear and easy to read. The plans have been tested
by actually building an axle to insure that your project will be a success and
that you will be proud of the results. Now is your chance to convert your
Willys , Chevy or Ford coupe to a true straight axle and experience the feeling
of nostalgia drag racing every time you pull onto the road and turn heads.
The plans
are for the most part universal in nature and as such will work fine on most
any car or truck. The design of the axle it self was done specifically for a
37-39 Chevrolet but the only possible change required for other applications
would be to alter the track width which of course only requires a change in one
dimension. The axle was specifically designed to use 48-54 Chevrolet or
54-62 Corvette spindles but other spindles such as early Ford or Econline can
be easily adapted.
The
drawing package includes:
Six (6)
big 11x17” pages showing you how make all parts, assemble them and then install
the finished product successfully on your car. In addition to the drawings
listed below you also will receive a Bill of materials and Full installation
instructions
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General assembly
·
Axle tube machining
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Spring perch upright
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Spring perch pad
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Axle boss
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Mounting leaf springs to the frame
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Front end Alignment
·
Steering system basics including getting the proper geometry to make
your car handle correctly
UNCONDITIONAL
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
In the unlikely event that you are not happy for
any reason with the plans you have purchased please return the plans within 14
days and we will refund your money.
That's it. No questions, no hassle. We will
refund every penny of your purchase payment including the shipping costs.
SHIPPING
·
Plans are shipped the next business day after receipt of payment.
· Shipping & handling $2.99 USA
& Canada .
· Combined Shipping: Additional items ship for 60 cents
each.
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Overseas shipping is available for an additional $1.00 ($3.99 total)
FAQ
Will this axle fit my 1940
Chevrolet , 1933 Ford etc? The plans are for the most part universal in nature
and provide options to alter the width and spring locations. What type of
spindles does the axle use? The plans are drawn to suit early Chevy spindles (
1949 – 1954) that are available as reproductions but the plans are universal in
nature and most any king pin type spindle could be used. Please note that the
1956 to 1962 Corvette also used the same early Chevy spindles. Will this axle
fit my Austin , Anglia , Henry J etc ? The plans are for the most part
universal in nature and provide options to alter the width and spring
locations. Can I use different spindles on my 1955 Chevrolet , 1957 Prefect or
1948 Fiat ? The plans are designed to be easily adaptable to different spindle
types.
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