AV8 banjo rear choice ?

[Jack 34pu]

I have found a banjo rear out of a late 30's Ford that has the radius rods bolted to the bottom of the brake backing plates and to the closed drive shaft housing. I've been told these are the ones to use for an AV8 project. Will the width of the axles fit under Model A fenders? If not, what banjo rear do you suggest for the AV8 project?

 

[ford38v8]

Jack, Here's a link to all your answers about banjos. This article was in Street Rodder, January 2003.

http://www.flatheadv8.org/fordrear.htm

 

[flatheadA]

I used a 39 truck rear axle and torque tube,welded some spring perches to fit stock A springs(reverse eye),had to shorten the drive shaft/tube and radius rods.Worked good,the only problem I have ,is to much down angle in the tube(BACK TO FRONT)which is causing a small headache now, but got it taken apart and trying to fix it.That's one thing to keep your eye on.

 

[PeteVS]

I'm also in the early stages of an AV8 and here's a thread about A spring mounts on a later rear end. I've got the parts to do it similar to the photos down just before the end of the thread...

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20796

 

[PeteVS]

The only problem I have ,is to much down angle in the tube(BACK TO FRONT)which is causing a small headache now, but got it taken apart and trying to fix it.That's one thing to keep your eye on.

Richard Lacy has mentioned a seal that mounts between the banjo casting and the torque tube to keep rear end grease in the rear when the torque tube angles down going forward. Perhaps someone else knows who's got that.

 

[Pothole Jim]

My first choice would be 32-34 rear, these axles will fit the fenders no problems. Any other axle may lead to interferences with fenders. Next axle of choice would be 35-41, keep in mind that 39-41 will be hydraulic brakes, 36-39 will be wide five drums with mechanical brakes. If you will be using 35 wire wheels try to find 35 hubs/drums as you will not need spacer/adapters for mounting the wheels.

 

[flatheadA]

Richard Lacy has mentioned a seal that mounts between the banjo casting and the torque tube to keep rear end grease in the rear when the torque tube angles down going forward. Perhaps someone else knows who's got that.

I just received a torque tube baffle from Vern Tardel hot rods,I'm going to be working most of the night putting it back together so I can go to the Gilmore tomorrow for the relix riot.Wish me luck
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