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toms32 · 11-21-2020, 08:31 AM

Can some one out there tell me if the 1948-56 F-1 spindles are the same or if the 48-52 are the same and 53-56 are different Many thanks Tom

JSeery · 11-21-2020, 08:53 AM

The nomenclature you list is not correct. F1 is 1948 to 1952. 1953 through 1956 are F100. And yes, they are different.

Here is the difference in distance from backing plates. The backing plates and other brake hardware is the same, brake shoes and drums are different.

Note: These photos are not mine, collected them off the internet some years back.

rich b · 11-21-2020, 01:04 PM

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'48-'52 F-1 spindles are different than '53-'56 F-100 spindles. In '53 there was a change made to both the kingpin inclination and diameter. Brake backing plates are the same; but the hubs are different to retain the proper scrub radius with the change in inclination.

11-21-2020, 08:31 AM	#1
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,213	Ford F-1 Spindles Can some one out there tell me if the 1948-56 F-1 spindles are the same or if the 48-52 are the same and 53-56 are different Many thanks Tom

11-21-2020, 01:04 PM	#3
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,826	Re: Ford F-1 Spindles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) '48-'52 F-1 spindles are different than '53-'56 F-100 spindles. In '53 there was a change made to both the kingpin inclination and diameter. Brake backing plates are the same; but the hubs are different to retain the proper scrub radius with the change in inclination.