KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions


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Rusty Driver
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Post Fri May 06, 2016 12:17 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Wildmanbill wrote:I used a Flaming River, manual dodge Omni rack, the steering shaft is a sliding unit for a rock crawler, grease-able, as I mounted my rack on the axle for no bump steer. They also have power racks if needed, but you need to have the hydraulic lines movable with enough slack for axle movement. here is a pic of the shaft.
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Wildman, that is a nice setup. I might try that on my '39 Dodge with a really loose steering box. Nice KB's!
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Post Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:56 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Wildmanbill
One thing I didn't see in your front disc brake conversion (or I just missed it) was any mention of the spindles. Were they replaced with newer modern spindles and if so which ones. I really want to get away from the original 16" rims and tires.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:34 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Stock spindles and hubs. Just watch the back spacing on the wheels for clearance on the steering, my wheels are 15".
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Post Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:17 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

I don't suppose there is a decent replacement brake drum is there?? like an early ford or something.....something that actually exists and is affordable ?

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Post Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:38 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Donny wrote:I don't suppose there is a decent replacement brake drum is there?? like an early ford or something.....something that actually exists and is affordable ?


I believe there are part numbers in the parts thread for replacement brake drums from a Ford.
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Freshly Restored
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Post Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:15 am

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Donny, I have front drums off my 46. Swing by and you can have them.

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Post Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:03 pm

Re: KB-2 Front suspension/axle questions

Thanks for the offer Rick ..... but I'm in Toronto, Ontario , Canada and you are in Minnesota. Can't just "swing by" ...... LOL
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