early/late wishbone identification

[bbrocksr]

I,m rebuilding two front axle assemblies, one for a early 28 and one for a 30.
I have two different wishbone styles. The difference is in the wishbone ball area, one is a U channel where the ball mounts and the other is kind of like a X beam where the ball mounts. I'd like to know which is early and which is late.
Sorry i can't do pictures. Thanks, Bill

 

[Farrell In Vancouver]

I think the U channel is the earlier style.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yes, the X style is later, and I think the change might be shown in the SERVICE BULLETINS as well as what Vince posted.

 

[bbrocksr]

Thanks guys got my answer in 1 hour. Bill

 

[bbrocksr]

Click> http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/wishbones.htm on Ford Garage

Vince, I've been to your site hundreds of times. Someday I'll be smart enough to go there first. Thanks, Bill

 

[Roadster62]

Is there any reason why you couldn't or shouldn't swap the two different A wishbones around? I happen to like the looks of the 28-29, and plan to use the one I have on a driver NOT show car chassis I plan to build

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yes, you can use either one for any year, if you don't care to stay correct time wise.