Ford front axle identification help

[Mark Slight]

The attached photos are of a early Ford front axle with hydraulic brakes and wrapped spring. the center to center measurement of the king pins is close to 48".

I'm not sure of the year; can anone out there help me identify the year? If I can't use it I'll list it on Ford Barn for sale.

Thanks for your help, Mark

 

[Carter]

Looks like 40 or 41.
looks to have spring over perch bolts used as sway bar mounts. Are the spindles round on the back where the backing plate bolts to?

 

[Mark Slight]

Thanks, the spindles are round where they bolt to the backing plate with four bolts.

V-8 regards, Mark

 

[Carter]

Spindles are most definitely 37-41 then. Axle, spring and wishbone appear to be also.
Backing plates are either 39-41 or 42-8. Probably earlier style. Hubs are 40-48. There are two styles of those also. Yours appear to have the hubs outside the drums.
Could very well be all 40 or 41. Stuff gets mixed and matched a lot over the years though.

 

[Mark Slight]

Thanks to everyone who replied for the information. Mark

 

[lowride]

I believe, with wrapped springs and sway bar set up, it's probably 40-41

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Anti-sway looks '40...
This old post has axle ID info:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55439&highlight=axle+dimensions&showall=1