Product Summary
Universal Fit, Straight Axle Front Suspension Type
- Create that vintage drag car look with this Gasser axle kit featuring a 56-1/2″ hub to hub measurement
- Professionally engineered and built 48″ axle with 0.250″ wall, 2.00″ O.D. steel tubing
- Brand new forged ’49-’54 Chevy car spindles offer more strength over stock cast spindles
- Ford 5 on 4-1/2″ bolt pattern features an 11″ vented rotor with 1/2″-20 wheel studs, Chevy 5 on 4-3/4″ is a 9-1/4″ vented rotor with 7/16″-20 studs, Wilwood brake kit offers both wheel bolt patterns
- Use of Common ’78-’88 GM metric calipers with a 2-1/2″ bore for proven braking performance
Installation Tips !
- If using steel wheels with Wilwood kit, you will also need to purchase (2) steel shims part 835-3007500. These shims will prevent steel wheels from galling the aluminum hub.
- Rubber brake hoses generally cannot be adapted to Wilwood calipers. The caliper inlet fitting is a 1/8-27 NPT. The preferred method is to use steel adapter fittings at the caliper, either straight, 45 or 90 degree and enough steel braided line to allow for full suspension travel and turning radius, lock to lock.
Details
These kits include our gasser straight front axle, semi-elliptical springs, spindles, king pins, steering arms, tierod kit, brake kit, and hardware. Choose either 5 on 4-1/2″ or 5 on 4-3/4″ bolt pattern with standard brake kit or Wilwood brake kit. Standard brake kits use new rotors and GM metric style calipers. Wilwood brake kit includes dual-drilled hub. Brake lines not included. Shocks not included, but shock mounts are included. Assembly required.
- 48 inch
Note: Wilwood brakes increase hub-to-hub width by 1/2″.
-Wilwood brake kit will not work with ET gasser wheel 91058673. The Wilwood kit only comes with 1/2″ studs for both the 5×4.5 and 5×4.75 bolt pattern. If you would like to use the 5×4.75 pattern, you will need to source a set of screw in 7/16″ wheel studs.
Item Details
49-54 Chevy Spindles, Specify bolt pattern,
48″ Wide axle – 56-1/2″ hub to hub.
- Not For Off-Road Race Use
Charts
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910-3948 Instructions (PDF)
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5 x 4-1/2 & 4-3/4 Brake Kit Instructions (PDF)
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Wilwood Brake Instructions (PDF)
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Gasser Info (PDF)
Specs
Gasser Kit w/ “Chevy” Spindles
- Leaf springs, 31-1/4″ long x 1-3/4″ wide
- 6 leaf, 1/4″ thick
- 400 lbs/inch spring rate
- Chevy-style spindles (forged steel)
- Modeled after the 1949-54 Chevy passenger car spindle
“Chevy” Spindle Standard Brake Kit
- 5 x 4-1/2″ Ford/Mopar bolt pattern
- 9-1/4″ vented iron rotor, .890″ thick
- Hub flange (hat) diameter – 5.74″
- 1/2″ Fine wheel studs
- GM Metric ’78-’88 calipers, 2-1/2″ piston
- 7/16″-20 banjo bolt to AN-3 line adapter kit
- 5 x 4-3/4″ GM bolt pattern
- 9-1/4″ vented iron rotor, .890″ thick
- Hub flange (hat) diameter – 5.74″
- 7/16″ Fine wheel studs
- GM Metric ’78-’88 calipers, 2-1/2″ piston
- 7/16″-20 banjo bolt to AN-3 line adapter kit
“Chevy” Spindle Wilwood Brake Kit (must use 15″+ wheels)
- Forged Dynalite 4-piston Calipers
- 10.75″ x .810″ Ultralite HP 30 Vane iron rotors
- Wilwood Polymatrix-D Pads – very high cold friction, high fade/glaze resistance to periodic heat
- Lightweight anodized aluminum Pro Street hubs
- 1/2″-20 wheel studs
Guides & Documents
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Front Suspension Kits Instruction Sheet (9103948)(PDF)
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Front Suspension Kits Instruction Sheet (9103948)(PDF)
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Front Suspension Kits Instruction Sheet (9103948)(PDF)
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Front Suspension Kits Guide/Document (9103948)(PDF)
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Leaf Springs Guide/Document (91033029)(JPG)
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Spindles Guide/Document (91032100)(JPG)
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Steering Arms Guide/Document (91632026)(JPG)
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Steering Arms Guide/Document (91632026)(JPG)
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Steering Drag Links Guide/Document (91631)(JPG)
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Brake Calipers Instruction Sheet (8351206816)(PDF)
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Disc Brake Pads Guide/Document (8351508850K)(PDF)
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Spindle Hardware Guide/Document (83537010090)(PDF)
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Disc Brake Pads Guide/Document (9193381)(JPG)
KEY SPECS |
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|---|---|
| MFG. Part # | 8351508850K |
| Brand | Speedway Motors |
| Front Suspension Type | Straight Axle |
| Suspension Height Adjustment | Stock Height |
| Control Arm Style | Not Included |
| Shock Type | Not Included |
| Spring Type | Leaf Spring |
| Finish | Natural |
| Bolt Pattern | Select Brake Kit to see |
| Rotor Diameter | Select Brake Kit to see |
| Spindle Style | Chevy/GM Custom |
| Dropped Spindles | No |
| Dropped Axle | No |
| Dropped Control Arms | No |
| Front Leaf Spring Style | Semi-Elliptical Gasser |
| Spindles Included | Yes |
| Steering Included | Yes |
| Welding Required | Yes |
