Front axle center measurements

[SOWARDCUSTOMS]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but can anyone tell me what there measurements where for there front axle centerline from the front edge of the front of the frame. I have a GMC so im not sure if its any longer than a chevrolet frame any info would be great Im installing a mustang II this weekend thanks...........

[dwcsr]

What year? It makes a difference

[nikwho]

I dont know if it helps, but '55 2nd - '59's are 28 3/8" from the leading edge of the front cab mount to axle centerline. I dont know what the number is from the front of the frame horns. But, I used a plumb to find centerline on my leveled frame and checked against the 28 3/8" and it was dead on.

[SOWARDCUSTOMS]

Sorry guys I thought I put it on there it's a 1950 1/2 ton short bed if I matters thanks....

[SOWARDCUSTOMS]

I was going to mark the original but when I took it apart I noticed one of the leaf springs had been changed a some point and one was a bit longer than the other man they did some crazy things back then or maybe it was my frugal grandfather not sure either way it made they axle off center....

[bmacdona]

Per the drawings, it's 28.594 inches to the c/l of the front wheels from the front edge of the frame.

[SOWARDCUSTOMS]

I was watching the trucks episode of class six there 48 chevy build and they measured 20 and 15/16 from the front of the frame to axle centerline but once again its a chevy so I don't know whats going on.....

[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by bmacdona

Per the drawings, it's 28.594 inches to the c/l of the front wheels from the front edge of the frame.

I remember seeing full frame dimension drawings somewhere, do you know where? I have the basic wheelbase drawings in the shop manual but that's all.

[1950foru]

Does anyone know what the axle centerline for a 50 Chevy truck from front front center leaf hole
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