I am in the process of a front end tear down on my '59 1/2 ton Apache. I will be sending off my OEM axle to Sid... http://www.droppedaxles.com/ for a 3" drop. I currently have non-power discs on the front....my understanding is that some folks with power discs up front opt for Sid to modify the axle to allow for clearance on these brake set-ups....I believe it is referred to as a "narrow" version axle mod. I think that is a H.A.M.B nomenclature...not a Sid nomenclature.

Questions are.....

1) Are you folks running 3" and/or 4" (standard) drops from from Sid along with your front disc brakes(manual or power) without any clearance issues?

2) Where is the actual interference that warrants this "narrow" version from Sid?

3) Do the "narrow versions from Sid apply to power discs only and not manual discs?

Thanks,

Chuck