Hello all. My current project is a 30-31 Model A Tudor Sedan. I'm in the process of working on the body and have done a little to the chassis. 2 years ago I bought a stock frame with a banjo rear end with the open conversion, 40 ford wheels and skinny tires. The front suspension is what's shown. I know now this is not a Model A front suspension. The front spring eyelets mount to the wish bones and the spring does not fit in the front model A cross member. I eventually want to purchase the Speedway Motors front suspension kit for the Model A. Can anyone tell me by looking at the photos what this front suspension is for? I'm thinking late 30s Ford truck but want some input. Also is there a demand for it where I could sell it and put the earnings to the front suspension kit I want/needs. I'm slowly but surely gaining Model A knowledge. I appreciate any input. Thanks
Photo didn't make it. But, based on your brief description, I'd say it is the mid '30s up thru '48 stock Ford axle /spring. That suspension has the wishbone extend past the front axle, with hanger brackets on them, placing the spring ahead of the axle, instead of above as was done on earlier models.
The wishbone is 37-40. So is the axle. The spindles are are not,as they have a square flange. Need a better picture of a spindle. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Either one they are both the same. but they are the 42 to 48 square back spindles. The 37-41 have a round backing plate mount
It is all very useable parts, not the most saught after setup. It is what I cut up to use on my modified. The spindles & hubs are the best bits there.
You may be able to use the bones and axle by installing 32/34 perch pins, trimming the wishbone back to the axle mount, and using a custom length spring. The center to center distance of the perch pin holes is about 2" longer for that axle than the earlier axle. You can see this by studying the specs in the Speedway catalog.
The biggest issue with this type of suspension is that when the wishbones are split they mount so far out that the turning radius is cut short as the tires will rub on the wishbones.
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