Hey guys
Needing some help or suggestions
What I'm after is something like this for the front axle or I should say I'm after the axle and hubs etc rather than the whole capoodle.
I'm sure I have seen such axles used on vans and I was thinking of modifying one into this kind of setup
Anyone know a vehicle model that uses this kind of beam axle???
Cheers 
Roger! 
Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs 
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Originally posted by clairetoo
Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
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Originally posted by clairetoo
Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Transit's used a solid beam axle and cart springs
yeah I suspected that was the case but where on earth would I find one
cheers
Have you tried the hot rod guys?
Steve
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Originally posted by Howlor
Have you tried the hot rod guys?
Steve
How are you going to narrow it? Those kinds of axles are forgings. I'd suspect it wouldn't be strong enough if you cut and shut one.
For the cost of them in the US I'd be tempted to import one.
http://www.roadsters.com/axles/
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Originally posted by iank
How are you going to narrow it? Those kinds of axles are forgings. I'd suspect it wouldn't be strong enough if you cut and shut one.
For the cost of them in the US I'd be tempted to import one.
http://www.roadsters.com/axles/
Probably too heavy, but most trucks use a solid front axle like that. Probably some of the smaller Iveco ones might be vaguely in the right ball park.
1950s Ford Popular
Sherpa? Check the web for recon' ones. It's cheaper to put a recon' on than do the king pins but I can't remember how much I paid
for the last one.
adrian
early smarts had a transverse leaf spring. They changed to McPherson struts in 2001. Earleir smarts are known as Mk1 to Mk4 to afficionados. Current smarts are known as second generation, rather than mark 2.
Fiat 126
i am no expert but i now afriend has a narrowed beam fitted on his vw..
might be some use
I was going to suggest a sherpa van as well. Been doing em like that for years and years.
LDV pilot and convoy use a beam axle simular to that
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Originally posted by zzr1100rick2
LDV pilot and convoy use a beam axle simular to that
Sorry for Sherpa i was meaning LDV van ..... oops
heavy duty transits in mk3 also have beam front ends .
IIRC the LDV Convoy or possibly Pilot uses a similar axle but has a pair of leaf springs
Is this the type your after?
Linky
Didn't Mr Chapman use something like that for the Lotus 6, two Anglia or Prefect post war front axles with bushing welded on to make independant front suspension. If you want a narrow front axle like that see if you can find an old Anglia or Prefect, check the antique Ford Guys.
cheers for all the help guys, think I know where to look now
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Originally posted by smart51
early smarts had a transverse leaf spring. They changed to McPherson struts in 2001. Earleir smarts are known as Mk1 to Mk4 to afficionados. Current smarts are known as second generation, rather than mark 2.