1947-54 Chevy & GMC Truck 3" Drop Front Axle Installation / Lowered / Kingpins

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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    Dave Welch shows us Hot-To install a 3" drop front axle in a 47-54 Pickup. He'll cover the removal, kingpin conversion and re-installation of the axle including touching on caster for the alignment. Dave Welch is a classic truck Specialist and he's got plenty of tricks for nearly every project on your classic! Find Dave's videos and more for your classic at www.brotherstrucks.com
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Комментарии • 65

  • @TheSemtexCow
    @TheSemtexCow 3 года назад +4

    Waited a good while for you to do these, great video instruction as always.
    Thanks Brothers for coming good with parts you said would be coming last year.
    Get this covid out the way and I’ll be ordering 👍👍

  • @pascalos28
    @pascalos28 3 года назад +3

    hi !! great video thanks for all !! can we put this drop axle in combo with the low leaf spring ?? and if yes did i have to change something for the pit arm or other thing ? thanks

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад +1

      You can, but you're getting into really low territory where you're going to start having clearance issues and problems with steering components like the pitman arm you mentioned.

  • @spesh1300
    @spesh1300 2 года назад +3

    I just installed this axle in my 51 3100 .. this video was the exact replica of what I ran into .. thank you for the tips !

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      We're always glad to hear that our videos helped someone out! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @lazyhoundracing9621
    @lazyhoundracing9621 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video. You got more than lucky removing that king pin. I once had a red hot angry one come out of a 50 ton press and shoot right past me. They can defiantly be a problem for the home shop.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      Yeah, we've used multiple way to extract stubborn ones here in the past as well. Sometimes you just get lucky though!

  • @jasonrobinson9946
    @jasonrobinson9946 3 года назад +2

    Great video. I'm planning on putting one of these on my 52. Do I need any other parts? New steering arms??

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      Any time you are tinkering with a system on your truck, you should always inspect the associated items at the same time.

  • @rickpazmino5820
    @rickpazmino5820 Год назад +1

    Can you confirm the installation position of that shim? Pretty sure if you install it with the fat side toward the front of the truck, that would give you negative caster, which would be for non power steering trucks right?

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  Год назад

      Both ways will give you negative caster, but power steering trucks use more caster than non-power steering trucks. The reason for that is the extra caster in the front end causes extra "work" to steer the truck, which is easily overcome by the power steering. Non-power steering uses less caster to make it easier to steer, albeit slightly less stable and likely to self straighten, than it would be with more caster.

    • @rickpazmino5820
      @rickpazmino5820 Год назад +1

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV pretty sure installing those shims fat side forward gives you more negative caster, and if you were to spin them 180, fat side toward the back of the truck, you’d get more positive caster. This would be the opposite of what your video states with regard to what a power steering vehicle, as opposed to a non power steering vehicle needs.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  Год назад

      @@rickpazmino5820 Gotcha, we'll check into it. It's also possible the Drop Axle MFG called for it this way. The vid was shot a long time ago, so we can't remember off the top of our heads. Thanks for the reply!

  • @georgepavich8266
    @georgepavich8266 6 месяцев назад

    So you can run this axle with the original components like tie rod spindles drag link etc if so I'll order one today

  • @aired-downdisconnected4125
    @aired-downdisconnected4125 2 месяца назад

    This axle looks like the 4"drop version.

  • @claudiobiavati277
    @claudiobiavati277 Год назад +1

    hello, I am writing from Italy, where can I buy this piece to replace the giele and lower my truck? thank you

  • @donkanka1062
    @donkanka1062 8 месяцев назад

    Really. A claw hammer and an air chisel bit. Not much for using the proper tools and using them the correct way. Beating the claw hammer on the side??? Maybe you should invest in the proper tools first.

    • @bleugate
      @bleugate Месяц назад

      It’s a tool. Stop crying. Job got done.

  • @boostnhoe
    @boostnhoe 3 года назад +2

    Great video. Have you guys done a drop spindle video on a 67-73 c10? I'm interested in a 3"spindle. Thanks for the great videos.
    Ahmad

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      We have a video for that. Its a coil spring/drop spindle installation. The process is the same for 1963-1987. To our knowledge there is no 3" spindle available, 2.25" is the lowest.

    • @Wrenchen-with-Darren
      @Wrenchen-with-Darren 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the video.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      @@Wrenchen-with-Darren thanks for watching!

  • @JOEY_692
    @JOEY_692 2 года назад +1

    CAN I DO BOTH 3" Drop Front Axle & LOWERED FRONT LEAF SPRING OR IS THAT TO MUCH ...OR JUST DO OR THE OTHER..WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND...

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      You can do both. It just depends on what you are going for. We suggest the drop axle first and then go from there

  • @WayneMarion
    @WayneMarion Год назад

    *bronze, not brass bushings
    *axle nut, not bolt

  • @fff-cf4fx
    @fff-cf4fx 3 года назад +1

    Wow what a difference
    But...Lol...did he get a shirt patch made that says, "you tube certified" to look like the a.s.e. patch? Why haha

  • @jrelchoto5918
    @jrelchoto5918 2 года назад +1

    Do you know if this kit will fit a 54 Chevy Belair station wagon thank you for the videos you are awesome

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      No sir, it will not. Contact Performance Online and see if they have one for your application. Thanks for watching!

  • @frankdyce6450
    @frankdyce6450 3 года назад +1

    Is there a drop spindle option for a1957. I’m wanting to do the spindles and springs on my truck if there is an option

  • @brianholland2916
    @brianholland2916 10 месяцев назад

    Wolfman jack is a mechanic?

  • @SolaFide802
    @SolaFide802 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I have a 38 Chevy sedan 4 door with leaf springs up front. I lowered the rear three inches with blocks but want to lower the front three inches. Where can I find a dropped axel for my 38 Chevrolet sedan 4 door? Are their kits to add gas shocks to my 38? Thanks

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      We're not sure where to go for the parts for the '38. We only carry GM Truck parts from 1947-1987

    • @aired-downdisconnected4125
      @aired-downdisconnected4125 Месяц назад

      I know the 32 chevy guy's bolt this 54 axle in to get juice brakes.

  • @johnjohn4465
    @johnjohn4465 Год назад +1

    This instructor is Too Damned COOL !!! And with This information , Me and My buddies are gonna be ' Cool ' One More Time !!!! Thank you , John

  • @Nomatternow
    @Nomatternow 3 года назад +1

    Would love to drop my 1947 Chevy Loadmaster 2 ton. 🤔😊

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 2 года назад +1

    I’m looking for 54 Chevy coe 5700 drop axle. Where can I get one?

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад +1

      Contact our shop and we'll try to help. 800-977-2767

    • @expatconn7242
      @expatconn7242 2 года назад +1

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV call tomorrow. Ty

  • @rong9554
    @rong9554 Год назад

    how about doing a 1968 chevy G10 van drop axle / drop spindle. ?

  • @luigimarzaro8915
    @luigimarzaro8915 2 года назад +1

    It's suitable for 1949 chevy truck 3600 3/4 t ? Tks

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      No sir, it only works on the 1/2 ton.

    • @luigimarzaro8915
      @luigimarzaro8915 2 года назад +1

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV for what reason?

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      @@luigimarzaro8915 the 3600 uses different spindles and other various components. You could use this if you are ready to convert the entire front end to 1/2 parts.

    • @luigimarzaro8915
      @luigimarzaro8915 2 года назад

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I can front lower with the leaf spring ?

  • @cecilbarnes7854
    @cecilbarnes7854 2 года назад +1

    Why put a + caster on manual steering but a - caster on power steering?

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад +1

      It has to do with the "ease" of steering. + caster will actually be easier to turn the wheel due to how the weight of the front end falls on the tires. - caster is exactly the opposite and makes it slightly more difficult to turn but adds stability and helps the steering re-center itself after your make a turn.

    • @cecilbarnes7854
      @cecilbarnes7854 2 года назад +1

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV My 55 chevy 3100 w/ straight axle & ps will pull one way or the other when I go through a dip in the road. All front end parts are tight with 4 degree shims to get positive caster. You say to go with negative caster. So is this article wrong? "Positive caster is when the steering axis is in front of the verticle. In a road car, this would mean that the top of the coilover would be pushed towards the rear of the car. Positive caster creates a lot of align torque (the force that straightens the steering wheel when you go forward) which improves straight line stability of the car. Due to the geometry of positive caster it also will increase negative camber gain (a good thing) when turning. As you increase positive caster the steering will get heavier also, but with modern power steering systems this is rarely a problem. Generally you want as much positive caster as you can reasonably get so long as the car is equipped with power steering". I'm at my wits end trying to figure how to get my steering safe. Thank you for any help you can give me.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  2 года назад

      @@cecilbarnes7854 We assume this article is not discussing a straight axle type front suspension. What you have described is called "bump steer", we suggest you try some Negative camber.

  • @alfredgarcia766
    @alfredgarcia766 3 года назад +1

    Is that lowered with just drop axle ? Or with dearced springs also

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад +1

      This drop axle will get you down exactly 3" from where you are whether you have stock springs or de-arced springs, so you can count on that. To answer your question, we can't remember if this truck had drop springs on it or not.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      Ok, just looked back at our video when we installed the de-arced springs and the axle was not on it at the time. So, we have to assume when we installed the axle it already had the drop springs.

  • @malikdigger4544
    @malikdigger4544 3 года назад +1

    Neat been waiting on u guys to do a video on lowering springs thinking about during that on 60-66 model year Gm truck is the process same as early 50s Gmc your working on

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад

      Does your truck have front leafs or coils Malik?

    • @malikdigger4544
      @malikdigger4544 3 года назад

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV ;Currently factory shocks & it's 60or61 Chevy stepside.

    • @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV
      @BROTHERSTruckPartsTV  3 года назад +1

      @@malikdigger4544 so your truck has torsion bars. Very different to lower than this example or the later coil spring trucks. Call our shop and lets talk about options.

    • @malikdigger4544
      @malikdigger4544 3 года назад +1

      @@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV ; It's a long last fill one page in my notebook

  • @Just1Spark
    @Just1Spark Год назад

    Outstanding instruction!

  • @brianholland2916
    @brianholland2916 10 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @mr.klutchrednose2700
    @mr.klutchrednose2700 Год назад +1

    WILL THAT FIT MY 55.5 CHEVY 3800 1 TON DUALLY 🤔🤔🤔🤔