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Product Summary

Universal Fit, Straight Axle Front Suspension Type

  • Old school gasser axle kit has a 46" axle and features a 54-1/2" hub to hub measurement, wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface
  • 9-1/4" vented rotors resist heat and brake fade and have a 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern with 7/16"-20 studs
  • Features common '78-'88 GM metric calipers with a 2-1/2" bore, offers easy serviceability and proven performance
  • New Forged steel '49-'54 Chevy passenger car spindles provide strength and dependability for years of service
  • Universal design to fit multiple vehicle applications, will require welding and fabrication

Key Specs

Front Suspension TypeStraight Axle
Suspension Height AdjustmentStock Height
Control Arm StyleNot Included
Shock TypeNot Included
Spring TypeLeaf Spring

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Details

These kits include our gasser straight front axle, semi-elliptical springs, spindles, king pins, steering arms, tierod kit, brake kit, and hardware. Choose either 5 on 4-1/2" or 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern with standard brake kit or Wilwood brake kit. Standard brake kits use new rotors and GM metric style calipers. Wilwood brake kit includes dual-drilled hub. Brake lines not included. Shocks not included, but shock mounts are included. Assembly required.

  • 46 Inch

Note: Wilwood brakes increase hub-to-hub width by 1/2".

Item Details

49-54 Chevy Spindles, Specify bolt pattern,
46" Wide axle - 54 1/2" hub to hub.

  • Not For Off-Road Race Use

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Specs

Gasser Kit w/ "Chevy" Spindles

  • Leaf springs, 31-1/4" long x 1-3/4" wide
    • 6 leaf, 1/4" thick
    • 400 lbs/inch spring rate
  • Chevy-style spindles (forged steel)
    • Modeled after the 1949-54 Chevy passenger car spindle

"Chevy" Spindle Standard Brake Kit

  • 5 x 4-1/2" Ford/Mopar bolt pattern
    • 9-1/4" vented iron rotor, .890" thick
    • Hub flange (hat) diameter - 5.74"
    • 1/2" Fine wheel studs
    • GM Metric '78-'88 calipers, 2-1/2" piston
    • 7/16"-20 banjo bolt to AN-3 line adapter kit
  • 5 x 4-3/4" GM bolt pattern
    • 9-1/4" vented iron rotor, .890" thick
    • Hub flange (hat) diameter - 5.74"
    • 7/16" Fine wheel studs
    • GM Metric '78-'88 calipers, 2-1/2" piston
    • 7/16"-20 banjo bolt to AN-3 line adapter kit

"Chevy" Spindle Wilwood Brake Kit (must use 15"+ wheels)

  • Forged Dynalite 4-piston Calipers
  • 10.75" x .810" Ultralite HP 30 Vane iron rotors
  • Wilwood Polymatrix-D Pads - very high cold friction, high fade/glaze resistance to periodic heat
  • Lightweight anodized aluminum Pro Street hubs
  • 1/2"-20 wheel studs

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Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #
BrandSpeedway Motors
Front Suspension TypeStraight Axle
Suspension Height AdjustmentStock Height
Control Arm StyleNot Included
Shock TypeNot Included
Spring TypeLeaf Spring
FinishNatural
Bolt Pattern
Rotor Diameter
Spindle StyleChevy/GM Custom
Dropped SpindlesNo
Dropped AxleNo
Dropped Control ArmsNo
Front Leaf Spring StyleSemi-Elliptical Gasser
Spindles IncludedYes
Steering IncludedYes
Welding RequiredYes
GENERAL
Speedway Motors Catalog Part #910-3946