This may be the most noob question ever, but it's been a year since i had time to look at these parts. I have a model a, with a '36 front axle. I bought a nice pair of round-back spindles, re-bushed and reamed to size. Today, i realized there is about 3/8" difference between the journals, compared to the model A and '36 spindles. Do i make spacers, or are these spindles not what i thought? 2 7/8" between the upper and lower king pin journal. I can post photos in the am
On Model A through ‘36 spindles the thrust bearing goes on the top of the spindle, the stock style king pins have a cup on top for the mechanical brake system and being a forging it will support the bearing and front weight of the car. ‘37-‘48 Ford king pins have a wider span and the thrust bearing goes under the axle.
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