The latest addition, andnow a cornerstone of chassiscomponents, is our forgeddropped axle. engineeringstaff spent the better partof three years refining adesign that takes intoaccount the idiosyncrasies ofa reproduction part that mustfirst work with original Fordcomponents. This new forged1045 heat treated steel 4"dropped axle does that andmore. The real test is tryingto install stock spindles andhaving them go lock to lock.Shows a 30% improvement overthe competition in turningradius alone so when it'stime to install reproductionparts, there's no problem.The forged axle measures 47"through the king pin centers,and 34" at the 2.25" thickspring perch boss. It isoffered in five finishes:plain, chrome plated, plainwith drilled web, plain withpre-polished drilled web (useyour plater) and chromeplated with drilled web.