has anyone used the Alloy brand axles to replace thier existing factory axles ? for $215 and some change summit has these with all the bearings and seals. found my axle code to be F 12 7 - looks like I may need the 68 version axles instead. it is 60" (hub-to-hub) for the '67 and 61" for the '68 right ? going to measure first and may take one of them with me. just wondering if these axles are satisfactory replacements. thanks from a reborn restorer...:confused:

since no one replied. installed the axles - turned out to be the longer version even though my rear is a late 67. alloy brand kit from summit is top notch with usa torrington bearings/seals.

I have them and I'm not too pleased with the wheel studs....Three of them broke after one week of use (80lbs, torqued). I don't drag the car but I do like to spin the wheels. I swapped an old axle back in to make it to the memorial day parade and never got around to replacing the studs. I want to upgrade to something stronger, but it looks like I'd have to cut the ARP ones as they are too long.

........... - looks like I may need the 68 version axles instead. it is 60" (hub-to-hub) for the '67 and 61" for the '68 right ? going to measure first and may take one of them with me.......:confused:

Your numbers are correct...............

going to really keep an eye on those wheel studs. guess they may have used a soft material considering the rockwell of those flanges post heat treating. its no wonder they also d & t for the 1/2" thread in versions too. your posts have been most helpful for this ol smilin southerner - keep up the good work !!!

Do the axles have multi-bolt patterns drilled in the flanges?

1/2"-4.5", 7/16"-4.75" and (??")-5.0"??

pdq67

yes they do, but I thought they were 7/16 - 4.75 and 1/2" - 4.75.

Some are Ford 1/2" and GM 7/16" is all.

pdq67

got to tell yall...I really like the fit and function. just did a rear hook up/burnout on my inclined driveway. (sure the neighbors loved it) all good. I think they are d&t 1/2" on the same bc as the studs 4.75 (you are right sir). good idea if you ask the ol heckler.....

I can recommend the Moser C-clip replacement axles also. they work real nice and are about the same price but without bearings.