How do I identify a straight axle?

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Re: How do I identify a straight axle? [Re: skicker] #1306790 09/19/12 04:43 PM 09/19/12 04:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	Quote: A few years back I bought an old 65 Barracuda that someone had installed a straight axle in. The lug pattern was 4 1/2" dodge or ford bolt pattern with drum brakes. I got this to use on an altered wheelbase project but I would like to know what it is to research disc brake options. No pics as of now. Is there an easy way to tell if it was from an A-100 van? Thx... Just read a similar thread on the HAMB. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=733686&highlight=straight+axle They mentioned the bolts holding the wheel cylinder went in at a different angle on the Econolines. The A-100s have 2 different sizes from the axle out. Gotta measure the drum size or failing that measure the bolt widths of the backing plates. Look at this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-A100-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-2200-front-disc-brake-/390403594229

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How do I identify a straight axle?	skicker	09/19/12 01:14 PM
Re: How do I identify a straight axle?	dogdays	09/19/12 07:11 PM
Re: How do I identify a straight axle?	skicker	09/22/12 04:02 AM
Re: How do I identify a straight axle?	RodStRace	09/19/12 08:43 PM
Re: How do I identify a straight axle?	Soopernaut	09/20/12 02:36 PM
Re: How do I identify a straight axle?	dogdays	09/20/12 09:58 PM

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