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#9104348
HD Gasser Straight Axle Chevy Spindle/Brake Kit 56-1/2 Hub-to-Hub
- 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
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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
Key Specs
| MFG. Part # | Select Caliper Type and Brake Kit |
| Front Suspension Type | Straight Axle |
| Suspension Height Adjustment | Stock Height |
| Control Arm Style | Not Included |
| Shock Type | Not 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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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
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Specifications
Specifications
| KEY SPECS | |
|---|---|
| MFG. Part # | Select Caliper Type and Brake Kit to see |
| Brand | Speedway Motors |
| Front Suspension Type | Straight Axle |
| Suspension Height Adjustment | Stock Height |
| Control Arm Style | Not Included |
| Shock Type | Not Included |
| Spring Type | Leaf Spring |
| Spring Rate | 400 lbs. |
| Finish | Natural |
| Bolt Pattern | Dual: 5 on 4.5" | 4.75" |
| Rotor Diameter | 9.25 Inch |
| Spindle Style | Chevy/GM Custom |
| Dropped Spindles | No |
| Dropped Axle | No |
| Dropped Control Arms | No |
| Front Leaf Spring Style | Semi-Elliptical Gasser |
| Spindles Included | Yes |
| Brakes Included | Yes |
| Steering Included | Yes |
| Caliper Pistons | Select Caliper Type and Brake Kit to see |
| Caliper Finish | Select Caliper Type and Brake Kit to see |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Rotor Type | Vented |
| Welding Required | Yes |
| Rotor Shape | Round |
| GENERAL | |
| Sold in Quantity | Kit |
| Notes | Select Caliper Type and Brake Kit to see |
| Center to Center | 48" |
| Rotor Thickness | 0.88" |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Straight Axle Style | Tube |
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
3 Reviews
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.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
3 Reviews
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.
4.7
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great kit
5.0
a year ago
Claw
New Hampshire
Verified
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
Verified
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
Verified
putting this axle in a 1949 chevy gasser rat rod.
Would Recommend
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