Product Summary

Universal Fit, Straight Axle Front Suspension Type

  • Ideal for serious drag cars and heavier vehicle applications like 1955+ trucks and 1955-63 Chevy’s
  • The 28% improvement in strength will give you the added insurance that when the light turns green you can hang your hoops without worry
  • Standard brake kits use new rotors and GM metric style calipers
  • Leaf springs measure 31-1/4" long x 1-3/4" wide and have a 400 lbs./inch spring rate
  • Forged steel spindles are modeled after the 1949-54 Chevy passenger car spindle
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #
Front Suspension TypeStraight Axle
Suspension Height AdjustmentStock Height
Control Arm StyleNot Included
Shock TypeNot Included
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One for show, One for go. Speedway brings to market a heavier duty application of their popular gasser axle selection. When your gasser tribute car has gotten a bit out of hand on your quarter-mile slips, you may want the added assurance that a stronger 3/8” thick wall axle provides. These axles are ideal for serious drag cars and heavier vehicle applications like 1955+ trucks and 1955-63 Chevy’s. A 28% improvement in strength will give you the added insurance that when the light turns green you can hang your hoops without worry.

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.

  • 48 Inch

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

  • Recommended for off-road / drag race applications

Item Details

49-54 Chevy Spindles w/ o/e style rotors/calipers, Specify bolt pattern,
44" Wide axle - 52 1/2" hub to hub.

46" Wide axle - 54 1/2" hub to hub.

48" Wide axle - 56 1/2" hub to hub.

50" Wide axle - 58 1/2" hub to hub.

Wilwood brake kit adds 1" to hub to hub widths above.

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Specs

HD Gasser Kit w/ "Chevy" Spindles

  • Heavy Duty Gasser Straight Axle
    • 28% stronger, 19% stiffer, 28% heavier
    • .375” wall thickness, 1026 DOM steel tubing (std axle is .25” wall)
    • Recommended for vehicles over 3600 lbs or drag race applications
    • *Note - the 50 Inch axle is 7.65 lbs heavier than a standard axle
  • 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

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
Spring Rate400 lbs.
FinishNatural
Bolt PatternDual: 5 on 4.5" | 4.75"
Rotor Diameter9.25 Inch
Spindle StyleChevy/GM Custom
Dropped SpindlesNo
Dropped AxleNo
Dropped Control ArmsNo
Front Leaf Spring StyleSemi-Elliptical Gasser
Spindles IncludedYes
Brakes IncludedYes
Steering IncludedYes
Caliper Pistons
Caliper Finish
Hardware IncludedYes
Rotor TypeVented
Welding RequiredYes
Rotor ShapeRound
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Notes
Center to Center48"
Rotor Thickness0.88"
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Straight Axle StyleTube

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

3 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers praise the axle kit for its great fit and look, thus improving the aesthetics of their vehicles like the 1940 Willys Coupe and 1949 Chevy Gasser Rat Rod. They appreciate the kit for its practicality, saving them time by providing all needed parts in one package, thereby eliminating the need to hunt down useable components separately. The superior quality and convenience of this axle kit was repeatedly recommended over competitors' offerings.

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great kit

5.0

a year ago

Claw

New Hampshire

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I bought this kit to install on a 1949 Chevy. It looks great just like an old hot rod from the great gasser era. If you're comfortable with a little fabrication work this kit is easy to assemble and gives you that gasser look with modern brakes.

Would Recommend

I would by the axle kit again

5.0

3 years ago

don't have one

ohio

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I put it in a 1940 willys coupe it fit grate and it looks grate

Would Recommend

Saves a lot time vs hunting down useable parts.

4.0

5 years ago

Muck

Rindge, New Hampshire

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putting this axle in a 1949 chevy gasser rat rod.

Would Recommend

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