1948-52 Ford F1 Half-Ton Pickup Truck Dropped Axle, 3 Inch Drop
1948-52 Ford F1 Half-Ton Pickup Truck Dropped Axle, 3 Inch Drop
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1948-52 Ford F1 Half-Ton Pickup Truck Dropped Axle, 3 Inch Drop

  • This axle has a 3" drop compared to a stock axle, and features built-in bosses for shock mounting
  • Dropped tie rod ends 910 48640 are generally required to permit the tie-rod
  • Kingpin center to center = 50 1/2"
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Product Summary

48-52 Ford F Series, 48-52 Ford F1, 53-54 Ford F-100

  • This axle has a 3" drop compared to a stock axle, and features built-in bosses for shock mounting
  • Dropped tie rod ends 910 48640 are generally required to permit the tie-rod
  • Kingpin center to center = 50 1/2"
  • Spring pad center to center = 29 1/8"
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Key Specs

Spindle StyleFord Stock
Straight Axle StyleTube
Dropped AxleYes
Suspension Height Adjustment3 Inch Lowered
FinishNatural
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Speedway Motors 9104852 Details

Our dropped axles for your classic Ford F1 pickup will get the front end down where you want it. The center portion of the axle is made of 2" DOM tubing while the ends are CNC milled from solid steel. These axles give you 3" of drop on the 48-56 chassis.  Tie rod drops required, U-bolts sold separately.

If using this axle in conjunction with drop springs, you may encounter bump steer or tie rod issues.

  • 48-52 Ford: 3" drop
  • This axle has a 3" drop compared to a stock axle, and features built-in
    bosses for shock mounting.
  • Dropped tie rod ends 910 48640 are generally required to permit the tie-rod
    assy. to clear the springs.
  • Further, if you are also using dropped front springs, they may need
    to modify their drag-link/pitman arm to prevent bump-steer.
  • Kingpin center to center = 50 1/2"
  • Spring pad center to center = 29 1/8"

Item Details

3" drop

Speedway Motors 9104852 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #9104852
BrandSpeedway Motors
Spindle StyleFord Stock
Straight Axle StyleTube
Dropped AxleYes
Suspension Height Adjustment3 Inch Lowered
FinishNatural
Material TypeSteel
GENERAL
King Pin Centers50.5"
Perch Centers29.13"
King Pin Diameter0.813"
Sold in QuantityEach
Notes950812 .8130 DIA KING PIN REAMER.

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Assessment

Customers appreciate our product for its performance and easy replacement features. The product has proven to work impeccably, with users willing to repurchase if necessary. It fares well in comparison to the competition, particularly in the application, with some even praising its perfect performance. However, a few customers mentioned issues with spindle fitting and recommended some machining for a better fit. Some users also suggested an improvement in workmanship, particularly in the welds and machining quality of the axle ends. Nevertheless, customers consider the product as a decent piece for the money and appreciate its right alignment, eliminating the need for extra alignment work in the shop. The product provides an impressive drop effect on trucks, contributing to an overall satisfactory experience. However, the inclusion of U-bolts in the package appeared to be a welcome suggestion. Despite a few minor improvements, our product has a record of great fit and performance and is endorsed for repeated use.

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5.0

a year ago

Skipper

Kamloops BC Canada

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I used it in a 1933 Hudson Essex coupe, with a few modifications to fit. Installed a mustang II rack and pinion on it. The steering works great with no bump steering as the rack moves with the axle.

Would Recommend

I would buy again if needed.

5.0

5 years ago

None

Newport, michigan

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Product worked prefect!!!

Would Recommend

I would buy again

4.0

8 years ago

Hollywoods7

Pennsylvania

Same problem wiht spindles not fitting over after market axel you will have to go to a machine shop and make them fit. And I got the 2 inch dropped tie rod ends and with the drag link they will not have enough clearance under the leafs. I talked to the techs, i do have videos on you tube of the install.

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Truck sits great, but had to rework to make fit.

3.0

9 years ago

Racer9x

Surprise, AZ

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I put this on my 1951 F-1, Would have taken about 3 hours, but...... The U-bolt holes were a bit to small for my U-bolts to fit through, I opened them up, no big deal. When installing the spindles I found that the axle ends were to tall and needed to machine down about 10 to 15 thousands. When all done, it dropped the truck 3" total, looks great.

Would Recommend

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" I expected more"

3.0

9 years ago

Dougster

Middlefield, CT

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I would have liked to see better appearing welds. Workmanship needs improvement. The machining quality of the axle ends could have been better. I had to have the axle ends re-machined so the spindles would fit over the ends. Maybe a "second pass" or "spring pass" is in order when machining the ends.

Decent piece

3.0

11 years ago

Jake

Murphys ca

Part was delivered quick, but had some clearance issues with my stock spindles and such. Seems to be aligned right, so I don't think I'll have to take the truck to the shop for an alignment.. For the money not a bad piece, but I wish it would have come with u bolts included.

Would Recommend

great product used them many time

5.0

11 years ago

coophead

Howell mi.

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Great fit and performance easy replacement

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

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Do you sell (or know of) a front sway bar that will work with this 3 inch dropped axle?

by George

• 6 years ago

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The picture from the axle for a Ford truck (1949) is that just an example or is that the actually axle? Because i don't see the holes for the socks

by Lasko

• 9 years ago

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Will this axle fit a 1960 F 100 pickup truck? If not, which one do I need?

by Carlos

• 10 years ago

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Are the king pin bushings included?

by Baridnas

• 10 years ago

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Do you sell the U bolts to mount the axle to the springs. I'd rather not use the 65 year old originals on my truck. If you do, what is the part number for those?

by Miguel

• 10 years ago

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Does this axle come with provisions for the lower shock mounts or studs? If not, what is done?

by Doug

• 10 years ago

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will this work on a ford 1/2 ton pickup 1946 ? If not, have you got a axle dropped for pickup 1946 ?

by smt

• 10 years ago

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How is the camber adjusted ? This is probably a dumb question but how do you adjust the camber with this axle

by Richey

• 11 years ago

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Will this work on my 48 F2?

by shanebob

• 11 years ago

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Which spindles will work with this axle?

by stangcrazymo

• 11 years ago

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