I just noticed that my Ruckstell axle width is about 2 inches narrower that my front axle. This is on a 1926 tudor. Question is ,did ruckstell axles come in different widths? My present ruckstell axle has a small backing plate and should have been a large backing plate, which means someone has changed the rear axle.
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Ruckstell axle
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dacapt1948
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Re: Ruckstell axle
Alternative theory:
Could it be that your Ruckstell is "standard" width and your front axle is a wide track?
Could it be that your Ruckstell is "standard" width and your front axle is a wide track?
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Re: Ruckstell axle
I believe standard track is 56.5 inches. Anyone know the exact specification?
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dacapt1948
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Re: Ruckstell axle
is track measured from center of tire to other tire center? Also what is a wide track front axle?
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Re: Ruckstell axle
Yes, center of tires/wheels. May slightly differ in front due to toe in/camber. Wide track axle is 60 inches.
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dacapt1948
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Re: Ruckstell axle
Thank you all
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Re: Ruckstell axle
What I ment what was a wide track made for and what years?dacapt1948 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:09 pmis track measured from center of tire to other tire center? Also what is a wide track front axle?
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Re: Ruckstell axle
Wide track were made for southern roads where they grew cotton. The cotton hauling wagons were wider, so the road "ruts" were wider. Ford made Wide Track cars to accommodate southern roads.
Here is a photo comparing axles, courtesy of Peter Kable.
Peter is from down under, which explains why one axle is upside-down.
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Here is a photo comparing axles, courtesy of Peter Kable.
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