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| | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | I am putting together a suburban with parts from other trucks. What is the differences between the front axels and their corresponding parts? I am talking about spindles, drag links and the such. Can anyone tell me what to look for when buying the correct parts so I don't buy the wrong thing again? thanks | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy GMONIZ, according to my Canadian parts book, the front axle is the same for the 1/2 tons from 1941 to 1955 "A" or first series. The same holds true for the spindles, the drag links are the same 1947 to 1952, then 1953 to 55 "A" or first series, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | the drag links are the same 1947 to 1952, then 1953 to 55 "A" or first series, hope that helps. What is the difference? I thought that the front spindles changed too when they went from Huck brakes to Bendix, something about the diameter of the spindle. I could be wrong, but I think they have different bearings. thanks for the input. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | No difference. They were all the same AND to show you how much more confusing it can be, 49-54 car brakes, bearings and hubs will also fit the 41-54 truck fron axle.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | So, what's the difference on the drag links? Was this just a parts number change? I have to gather up the parts and I have already bought some things wrong, I just don't want to do it again. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | The difference in the drag links are how they attach to the pitman arm and the steering arms. Earlier type require a ball fitting be pressed into the pitman and steering arms and the draglink has a socket this fits on to.
The later draglink has pins or dowels like a modern vehicle and the pitman and steering arms dont have the ball fitting just a hole.
The important item once you decide which to use is to have matching arms to go with it.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | The spindles had different size holes where the backing plate attached, when the brakes went from Huck to Bendix. You can check the bearing IDs and ODs from the parts books. I know that on the one Ton, there were bearing changes through the AD years. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | Thanks guys, now I will look for pictures to make sure I don't end up with more extra parts! | | |
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