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| | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 | I'm installing new king pins. The axle is off the truck. I can't remember which is front or back. That's because I sent it off to Nostalgic Sids to have it dropped 4" and I just got it back.
The only difference I can see is the little stop bracket at each end to limit the spindle at full turn. Does the little stop bracket go in the front or back? Thanks, john. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy steppenwood, the steering stops mount on the rear side of the axle, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 | Thanks, that's what I was thinkin'. Now it's confirmed. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Hey John, when they drop the axle 4" what does that do to the tread? You have to loose at least a couple of inches in the gooseneck on each side.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Also I think your front springs are closer at the front than the back, and the u-bolt holes in the axle accommodate that. at least that's the case on an AD truck, it's very clear which is the front. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 | Denny, the axle still has the same width from king pin to king pin. I talked to him on the phone and ask him how he does it. He said once you get it hot enough, it stretches like taffy. He did a great job. The site is www.droppedaxles.com | | |
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