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| | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 | I just picked up a front axle that is a 49 to 54 1/2 ton is their any way to tell what year it is, or do I need to worry about it. are they all the same ? I want to put new king pins and brakes on it so will I need to know the year? thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
1941-1955st 1/2 ton front axle bars are the same
brake parts and steering knuckles differ between 49 and 55st
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | The only difference between 1941-50 spindles and 1951-55 first series spindles are the size of the two bottom holes used to mount the backing plate and steering arm.
1941-50 have 7/16" holes on all four holes.
1951-55 1st have 7/16" on the two top holes and 1/2" on the bottom two holes.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 | thanks, I want to put this under a 31 chevy pickup so I will have hyd brakes. looks like a near bolt in change
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