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SpannerPete
08-11-07, 03:18 PM
Just trying to sort out a drop tube axle for my new project (another T) and there seem to be different options so I wondered if anyone could offer their opinions.

Looks like the ones available from the States can have either Ford or Mustang spindles, are there any advantages to either?

Is there any problems with a 6" drop over a 4", apart from the obvious of being too low?

I wanted one with welded on radius rod and spring brackets, some have brackets for friction shocks as well which look quite tidy but do these shocks work?

Are there any companies in the UK that make these axles?

Thanks in advance Pete
Brizey
08-11-07, 04:33 PM
Looks like the ones available from the States can have either Ford or Mustang spindles, are there any advantages to either?

Is there any problems with a 6" drop over a 4", apart from the obvious of being too low?

I think the Ford spindles would have more brake option choices for drum or disc, etc...
stueeee
08-11-07, 04:43 PM
My experience with friction shocks on a performance car is that if you've managed to get them adjusted to work on a dry day (unlikely) they'll be cr*p on a wet day when the friction discs get wet and have no friction, or the discs expand and the dampers lock up solid -sometimes both things happen within a few minutes - not on both sides of the car at the same time of course -what fun -not!

A set of lever arm hydraulics will work much better IMO even if they don't look so retro when you don't want to use telescopics.

Stuart.
kapri
08-11-07, 06:01 PM
Brizey, flex in a tube ? I thought it was always beams that flexed and the problem with tubes ia that they DON'T flex meaning the method of location is very important to the cars handling. I can see a problem being possible with extra leverage being placed on the locating method , sort of how you use a cranked jack handle on a scissor jack?

Kev
Brizey
08-11-07, 07:19 PM
Brizey, flex in a tube ? I thought it was always beams that flexed and the problem with tubes ia that they DON'T flex meaning the method of location is very important to the cars handling. I can see a problem being possible with extra leverage being placed on the locating method , sort of how you use a cranked jack handle on a scissor jack?

Kev

Totaly correct Kev, slight SAGA moment there.
Have amended the above posting...
langysrodshop
08-11-07, 07:43 PM
Ha ha silly old sod !!!
kapri
08-11-07, 08:41 PM
That's OK Bri, for a horrible moment I thought it was MY SAGA moment !


Kev
Brizey
09-11-07, 05:34 AM
Ha ha silly old sod !!!

DONT talk to your old dad like that, just wait till you get in!...
SpannerPete
09-11-07, 08:12 AM
Thanks for the info chaps.... If any other thoughts come up they'd be welcomed.

Looks like Total Performance or Speedway could be possibles? Has anyone dealt with them before?
langysrodshop
09-11-07, 09:06 AM
I'm a Speedway dealer Pete, give me a call for price.



Thanks for the info chaps.... If any other thoughts come up they'd be welcomed.

Looks like Total Performance or Speedway could be possibles? Has anyone dealt with them before?
SpannerPete
09-11-07, 11:06 AM
I'm a Speedway dealer Pete, give me a call for price.

I've Sent you a PM. Cheers