Product Summary

Universal Fit, Straight Axle Front Suspension Type

  • Semi-Elliptical 'Gasser' front end kit
  • 49-54 early Chevy spindles
  • Universal application with adjustable spring pads for different frame widths.
  • Includes: 6" dropped axle-2" O.D., two axle pads and U-Bolts, two 1 3/4" spring shackles with bushings, two frame mounting brackets, two 31 1/4" six-leaf springs 1 3/4" wide
  • Welding required

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #91639034
Front Suspension TypeStraight Axle
Suspension Height Adjustment6 Inch Lowered
Control Arm StyleNot Included
Shock TypeNot Included
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Speedway Motors 91639034 Details

Black steel, universal application, professionally engineered. Spring pads to be welded to the axle by the builder and are therefore adjustable on the axle for different frame widths. For 1949-54 Chevy style spindles.

Kit includes:

  • 48" double bend tube axle w/ welded ends (0.250" wall tubing)
  • two axle pads and U-bolts
  • two 1-3/4" spring shackles w/ nylon bushings
  • two frame mounting brackets
  • two 32" 6-leaf springs
  • all hardware

Item Details

'for ''49-''54 Chevy Spindles'

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Specs

  • Spring Arch:  4-3/4"
  • Total Leaves:  6 (each 1/4" thick)
  • Spring Rate:  400 lbs/inch
  • Axle Tube:  2.00" O.D.
  • Axle Width:  48" kingpin center-to-center

Speedway Motors 91639034 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #91639034
BrandSpeedway Motors
Front Suspension TypeStraight Axle
Suspension Height Adjustment6 Inch Lowered
Control Arm StyleNot Included
Shock TypeNot Included
Spring TypeLeaf Spring
FinishNatural
Rotor DiameterNot Included
Spindle StyleChevy/GM Custom
Dropped SpindlesNo
Dropped AxleYes
Dropped Control ArmsNo
Front Leaf Spring StyleSemi-Elliptical Gasser
Spindles IncludedNo
Brakes IncludedNo
Steering IncludedNo
Welding RequiredYes
GENERAL
Straight Axle StyleTube

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I would buy this drop axle again

5.0

a year ago

Steve

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I used this in my 33 Hudson. Fit good and went together great.

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Questions & Answers

6 Questions • 6 Answers

Would like to use this axle on a 1928 Willis Whippit frame. Will it work? Frame width is 25" center to center of springs.

by Hunterbfp

• 7 years ago

1 answer

Will stock 1954 chevy sedan delivery spindles work on this axle. Thanks.

by Smacksy

• 8 years ago

1 answer

Will this fit my 1940 Chevy 1/2 ton pick up

by Kyle

• 9 years ago

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What is the car weight limit for this axle setup?

by Tim

• 10 years ago

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I'm building a 34 chevy pickup. Original front axle is about 55" wide. I am thinking of using your 91639034 axle kit with 9133901-4 3/4 steer/brake kit. Will this work for me is it wide enough for my frame. thanks Jon

by Jon

• 10 years ago

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Can you recommend a disc brake kit for this axle kit? I plan on putting this axle kit onto a 57 Chevy 2 door Bel Air hardtop (+3300 lbs). What disc brake kit will give me the best stopping power? The car has rear drum brakes also.

by jmica

• 13 years ago

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