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Why Do Gassers Have Straight Axles?

January 24, 2024 by Jasmine Sibley

Why Do Gassers Have Straight Axles? Gassers (gas coupes and sedans) were allowed some modifications from stock but needed lights, fenders etc. Engine setback 10% of wheelbase. Purpose of straight axle was to raise center of gravity to transfer weight to hard skinny slicks of the time. Why is a gasser so high in the

What Year Did Ford Stop Using Solid Front Axles?

January 24, 2024 by David Evans

What Year Did Ford Stop Using Solid Front Axles? Ford has used a solid axle on the F350 1986 to present. You need to be careful if you look at anything in the 1980 to 1986 era as some of the F350’s had a twin I beam setup. Do Ford trucks have solid front axles?