Thread: Dropped axle choice

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We're still running Superbells, which are cast, and have had zero problems. I think sometimes any that have failed get blown out of proportion compared to the large number that are out there working fine. Any manufacturer who makes thousands of an item is going to have a certain percentage that fail.........just look at the current Toyota situation. For years they built arguably one of the most dependable cars on the road, and just because a small percentage had some issues now everything they build is suspect.

We have two on cars right now and another Superbell hanging up, waiting for the next project, and I have no qualms about using it.

Don

I'm just finishing up a 32 3-window myself and like Don I'm using a Superbell, dropped, filled ends & chromed.

I have a chrome Superbell on my 32 roadster pickup as well and it has a lot of miles with no problems.

Mick

I agree with Don, their is usually more to these failures than are told.
I use Magnum for a 5" drop and Super Bell for the 4", depending on the attitude of the car I'm looking for.
Ken

I am still debateing I have a brand new chromed 5" magnum, that I am not going to use, gonna buy me a 4" So Cal forged. Will let it go cheap

I use Superbell or Chassis Engineering, i've never had a problem with any dropped beam and i've used them all over the years on my own cars and customers cars.

Yes, and you NEVER abuse your rods Steve!

Don

Yes Don, on ocassions i can be a bit brutal with them