Re: Tiny ends heavy axles
I wouldn't run an axle that had that oddball long drop done to it for safety reasons plus it looks funky. We had a guy from a frame and axle shop speak at one of our Ford club meetings and he told us that when he would straighten a Ford axle he could tell if it had been heated. Said it always took about 8 tons to move an unheated axle but if it had been heated it moved at 4 in that area so a fundamental change happens to the alloy of the axle. I have straightened many bent early Ford I beam front axles cold and found the 8 ton value to be pretty true. I have a 25 ton press that has a gauge, so I know how much force I am putting on something.
Those 33-36 axles were probably service replacements when found in a 32. They ALL came out of the factory with what people call "heavy" axles.
Last edited by deuce_roadster; 04-03-2024 at 10:05 AM.
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