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“Hi-Torque” Axles Steel Spools
Standard MWE Forged Axles are heavy MWE Spools are CNC
duty “Hi-Torque” versions custom, with machined for accuracy and
large bearing diameters and tapered shafts available in standard and
for increased torsional capacity. Axles are lightweight milled steel.
available in any length, spline count, and Lightweight steel spools have
bearing combination with choice of bolt lightening holes and the ring gear fl ange is scalloped. Spool
pattern and 1/2" or 5/8" tapped stud holes. Dual bolt pattern weight is reduced by as much as 25% compared to standard ver-
axles are available at extra cost. Flange weight reduction options sions with no sacrifi ce in strength.
include lightening holes or pocket milling (which removes the Part No. Description
maximum amount of weight). Gun drilled axles are with 11/16" Ford 9" Spools
or 7/8" bores which lighten the axle. Gun drilled Superlight or Ul- MWE53136 Std. MWE 40-Spline, 3.250" Bore Case, Wt. 11 Lbs.
timate axles are recommended for lightweight race cars. Specify MWE53137 Lt. Wt. MWE 40-Spline 3.250" Bore Case, Wt. 8.5 Lbs.
MWE53146
Std. MWE 35-Spline, 3.250" Bore Case, Wt. 12 Lbs.
measurements and bolt circle when ordering.
Contact salesperson for further ordering information.
Billet Rear End Caps
AXLE ORDERING INFORMATION The weak link in many popular rear ends,
Axles for an existing housing: Measure the distance between billet steel construction caps feature an
the outside of both housing fl anges (A) (backing plate attachment increased cross sectional area. Simple
point). Not all pinions are centered, so also measure the distance milling operation required for installation. Sold each
from the housing fl ange to the center of the pinion (or u-joint) on with heat treated fasteners.
both driver and passenger side (B and C). Part No. Description
MWE53950 Chrysler 8-3/4"
MWE56200 Dana 60
MWE58100 Chevrolet 12-Bolt
MWE59300 Ford 8.8"
Popular MWE57510
Ford 9" Components
Part No. Description
MWE57510 Spool/Carrier Shim, For 9" Ford Spool/Carrier In A 3-1/4" Case
Yoke/Coupler Shim, For MWE39008 Or MWE40300 With OEM Ford 9"
MWE57604
Pinion Housing.
MWE57903 Pinion Nut, Ford 9", 35-Spline Pinion
MWE57916 Pinion Depth Shim Kit, Ford 9", .005"-.015", 7 Pcs.
MWE58505 Axle Bearings, Big Ford, 45mm, 3.150" O.D., 1.774" I.D., 40-Spline Axles
A. Housing flange to housing flange
B. Driver side housing flange to pinion center Differential Housing Vent
C. Passenger side housing flange to pinion center MWE5021
D. Axle flange to Axle flange Screw-in housing vent has 1/8" NPT male threads.
E. Axle flange (driver side) to pinion center
F. Axle flange (passenger side) to pinion center
Drag Race Wheel Stud Kits
Special wheel stud kits are
recommended for drag racing Selecting The Proper Stud And Washer To Meet
and aftermarket wheel ap- IHRA/NHRA Rules
plications. Studs have 11/16" The most important con-
shoulders and are used in sideration when selecting
conjunction with open end the proper stud is that the
fl anged lug nuts and aluminum driving portion of the stud
washers to hold wheels securely. Kits are complete with 10 studs, is fully engaged into the
jam nuts, washers and standard lug nuts. See tech tip to the right wheel. The “C” dimension
to determine proper dimension for your application. of the drive stud needs to
Part No. Description (See the Tech Tip) be slightly greater than the
MWE51500 11/16" Dia. Drive Studs, A=3-1/2", B=1-3/16", C=1-1/2", D=13/16" combined thickness of the
MWE51540 11/16" Dia. Drive Studs, A=2-9/16", B=7/8", C=7/8", D=13/16" brake adapter/drum and the
MWE51560 11/16" Dia. Drive Studs, A=4", B=1-3/16", C=2", D=13/16" thickness of the wheel, while
MWE51580 11/16" Dia. Drive Studs, A=2-7/8", B=7/8", C=1-3/16", D=13/16"
Individual Lug Nuts And Aluminum Washers the washer thickness should
MWE55013 Aluminum Washer For Use With Base Or Standard Nut, 3/8" Thick, Each be greater than the shoulder
MWE55014 Aluminum Washer For Use With Base Or Standard Nut, 9/16" Thick, Each extending past the wheel. Specify wheel and brake hat thickness
MWE55015 Aluminum Washer For Use With Base Or Standard Nut, 3/4" Thick, Each when ordering.
Encapsulated Aluminum Lug Nut, 1/8" Grip, Threads Relieved 1/8" On
MWE51520
Wheel Side, Each
Encapsulated Aluminum Lug Nut, 3/8" Grip, Threads Relieved 3/8" On
MWE51521
Wheel Side, Each
MWE51530 Standard Flange Steel Lug Nut, Each
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