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#32504 03/31/2004 1:29 AM | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 78 | Hey guys. Has anyone ever heard of making your own dropped axle? I want to get my '59 down but keep the straight axle, and since this is just a weekend beater hotrod I don't want to go aftermarket($$$). It's already primered black with a dodge 440 and 727. Just thought I'd throw this question out; did a search and didn't come up with much. Ideas?
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#32505 04/05/2004 9:11 PM | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 127 | There is a good tech post on the HAMB where a guy made his own jig to drop axles. Tech post on axle dropping | | |
#32506 04/08/2004 11:15 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 219 | Maybe you can mount the axle on top of the leafs, instead of under them. That should get you a couple of inches.
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#32507 04/08/2004 11:26 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 60 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 60 | Theres a guy in Phoenix that drops them. I wouldn't do it myself for safety reasons and my level of ability.
I'm not sure on truck axle prices or if you have anyone locally, but hes a great guy with an amazing shop.
Industrial Chassis Inc.
Steve Szymanski
3536 W. Osborn #5
Phoenix, AZ 85019
602-278-6800
602-278-1662 fax
good luck,
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