Ford Front Axle Steering & Brake Kit, 48 Inch Axle

Info

Application

1. Ford 1928-48 spindles are generally your best choice when using an original Ford axle or an aftermarket I-beam axle. 
2. Chevy 1949-54 spindles are specifically designed for use on tube axles. A shorter, thicker axle stub makes this a slightly stronger spindle ideal for use with heavier street rods. 

Notes

Cross Steering vs. Traditional Steering

Traditional steering provides an original, period look, but will only work in these applications:

• Four bar setup with '68-'73 Mustang box
• Split wishbone or hairpin radius rod with reversed Corvair or '48-'56 Ford Puckup steering box
• Parallel Steering Set-Up Guide (GIF)

Cross steering (using a Vega box) is the preferred method for nearly all cross spring, beam axle suspensions. Ford used this design from 1935-on.

• Less bumpsteer
• More comfortable steering column angle
• Frees up foot pedal / bellhousing room
• Cleaner vehicle profile 
• Cross Steering Guide (GIF)

Specs

Ford kit features:

• 1928-48 Ford Spindles
  • One piece forged 4140 steel
  • Modeled after the 1937-41 round-back design
  • Standard king pins fit to spindles
• Speedway 11" Brake Kit
  • 11" vented iron rotor, 1" thick 
  • 5 x 4-1/2" or 5 x 4-3/4" bolt patterns
  • Wheel studs - 1/2" Fine (4-1/2" BP), 7/16" Fine (4-3/4" BP)
  • Hub flange (hat) diameter - 6-1/4"
  • GM Metric '78-'88 calipers, 2-1/2" piston
  • 7/16" banjo bolt to AN-3 line adapter kit 
• Traditional or Cross Steering Kit
  • Flat plate steering arms
  • 5/8" tie rod steering link
  • 5/8" standard heim joint rod ends
  • Seals-it 5/8" rod end seals