If you are used to 1950’s and newer projects, then you might not have ever worked on a solid front axle equipped car or truck. The solid front axle is really similar to the solid axle you’d see on most car trailers, with spindles that bolt onto the ends and allow the front wheels to spin and also turn. If you have never been around them, there are some tips and tricks that can help you with installations, but overall they are very simple. In this latest video from Iron Trap Garage, they are going to show us how to identify early Ford drop axles so we can make the right decisions when buying them at our favorite swap meet.
Video Description:
In today’s episode in the Hot Rodding 101 series, Matt sits down to talk about Drop Axles. Drop axles have been used since the late 40s and can help obtain a killer stance on your hot rod.