here is what i have a 1936 plymouth front axle less the spindles and would like to use it. since i have no stock spindles was wondering about newer ones that would fit and i could use disc's if i felt like it instead of trying to find some stock spindles and use aftermarket hardware to upgrade brakes. could a person cut off axle ends and reweld different ends on axle like maybe newer dodge truck (same 4 on 4.5" b.c.) as stock plymouth? i do realize axle inclination would come into play when changing ends so lets hear some feedback/ideas! thanks
Yes Ford spindles have been done on them making for a bunch of brake options. Ream to 13/16. Camber is easily changed by bending the axle ends in a press.
I recently built a replica racecar using one of those axles. I simply redrilled the axle end with a 55/64" drill and installed '63 Ford F-100 spindles/kingbins/brakes. I had to grind an extra flat on the kingpin so the Plymouth set screw would lock the pin.
It's possible but I didn't notice any problem with my project. I DID however several years ago with F-1 spindles on a Ford car axle. That can be fixed by bending the axle (big truck alignment shop).
That would be a good upgrade for the miserable original brakes on the '35 Dodge axle under my '36. Then, I should redrill the bolt pattern to 5 on 5, get another pair of Olds wheels to match the ones on the back, and I could carry a spare that'd fit both ends of the car! Brian
sounds like after you install your choice of axles you take it to the big truck shop and have it bent back to factory camber.
NO Not unless you want your axle bent out in the center. Like I said above Bend the just ends in a press Then level (in a vice) axle w spindle on and check with digital angle finder.
My uncle has a chromed axle he bought around 1970. It has 65 mustang disc brakes. The brackets are the ford parts.
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