Information and
Specifications and Prices
Rear Axle Housing Assembly, Assembled and ready to paint.
Our Standard Rear is the 38 ½ inch Wide from Drum to Drum
There is an additional charge of $200 for CUSTOM Width housings.
The Widest avalable is 45 1/2" and the Narowwest
is our Standard 35 1/2" wide Rear
The U.S.Trikes Housing assembly comes completely assembled, and the Differential
is even Pre-Greased.
The Housing is jig-aligned and MIG-welded, using CNC machined Mosier engineering
axle
tubes ends, 4130 Chrome Moly 2.5 inch O.D, 125 wall tubing. CNC Laser Cut
adjusting plates
that are ½ inch thick, CNC Laser cut center housing side plates that are 3/8
inch thick.
All crucial fitting parts are then finished on a Bridgeport Vertical Mill.
The housings are machined to accept any early 1964 to 1979 8 inch small bearing,
small Ford differentials, with 28 spline axles.
from Currie Enterprises, they are 28 spline Billet Steel Axles and Currie Ford
reconditioned 8" Ford differential.
Bill Currie Axles are made to my specifications, and are also used in my Custom
Width Rear Axle Housing Assembly.
We can also supply the Custom Width rear axle housing to your specs.
The wide-track Pioneer body style rear-axle assembly is 45 1/2 inches wide, drum
to drum.
The Liberty and Patriot body axle brake surface to brake surface width is 38 ½
inches wide, drum to drum for use of
up to 12 ½ Section Width Tires.
These narrower housings are great for that wall-to-wall tire look.
The Rear Assembly. comes Completely Assembled, Less Brakes, just add the Brakes
of your choice, which are also available from Bill Currie Ford.
All that is left to do to the rear-axle assembly is clean, prime, and paint the
color of your choice.
It is even Pre-Greased to be sure it is not overlooked.
Drive Sprocket-Price included with Rear Axle Assembly
All HD Models CHAIN-DRIVE only*
***Now available***
BOTH CHAIN & BELT DRIVE kits for newer dressers FLT type and 2000 up Softails
$500.00 Extra, which includes a New Karata Billet Aluminum Pully
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If you have a belt-drive, belt to chain conversions are available from several
sources for all Harley Davidson models.
The drive sprocket of your choice will be supplied and installed in your new U.S.Trikes axle housing and be spaced properly for
your application with my recommended optional
front sprocket.
The housing has enough room to accept a belt-drive pulley.
However I do not Build them with Belts.
I recommend a chain-drive. if you have ever paid someone to replace a belt you
can just add on
approximately $500.00 + Towing, because your bike is now a TRIKE!
Also, you can change a chain alongside a road with a minimum of tools. Try doing
that with a belt.
Chains take a little extra attention, BUT THINK ABOUT THIS; when did you ever
see a rear belt on
a real drag bike or pulling trike? Chains are definitely stronger.
We use 8" Ford Rebuilt differentials and custom-made NEW Billet Steel Axles.
We do not use cut and re-splined stock axles.
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Brakes
To keep the axle-housing and kit affordable, and give the you the option of
choosing your own
brake system, backing plates and brake parts are not included.
Brake parts from most 8 inch small bearing Ford brake systems will work (1964 to
1979) the smaller the better.
Remember. Your trike does not weigh as much as a car. A good size would be:
mustang, Comet, Granada etc.
NOTE: Must be 8 inch 5 lug axles, known as "5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern"
These smaller brake systems will work with 5/8
inch or 3/4-inch rear Harley master cylinders.
NOTE: 3/4-inch works best.
The 113 cu.in. S&S powered trike on the homepage of this website has a "Speedway
Automotive"
Part# 835-100262, Black Gold Brake Kit Street Rod Wilwood Disc brake Kit.
$550.00 option
It comes with two 4 piston black anodized calipers. The 3/4 inch FL/FX master
cylinder that
I used is just a little on the small side, but makes them work Great, they feel
like Power Brakes,
a 5/8 inch will NOT work with these calipers. This kit is a little bit of
overkill for the weight
of the trike, but believe this; It DEFINITELY has great brakes.
All Brakes should use a Residual Valve. These Valves hold a little
pressure on the Brake Pads or Shoes,
allowing the Brake Pedal Not to have to travel down to far before engaging to the Drum or Rotor
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Optional Electric Reverse
Fully installed, just connect 2 wires and you are ready to do backups without
pushing with your feet
The reverse kit MUST be ordered with the electric reverse housing because the
mounting for the
reverse motor is machined into the differential left-hand housing center BEFORE
it is welded to
the housing center spacing ring.
A new center housing is available at an extra cost if not ordered initially.
The reverse kit comes pre-installed when ordered initially.
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Our Trike Bodies
The "Liberty"
This is our Top Of The Line Body
Comes Complete with our Trunk, Stainless Steel Hinges, and 2 Matched Key Locks
The "Patriot"
This body is the same size and shape But has NO Trunk
The "Pioneer"
A nice Different Body Style Real Inexpensive with and without Rear
Seat/Storage Options, a Great Body for saving the bucks on a Low Budget,
Just make 2 plywoos panels and have them Upholstered for the rear passenger.
This Body also has a Optional Folding Seat assembly available for $600.00 which
includes 2 Aluminum Panels,2 Stainless Steel Piano Hinges,
2 Stainless Steel matching key Locks,and all the mounting Screws are also Stainless Steel.
There is also a Optional Rear Trunk (behind the passenge seat backrest)
available for $150.00 Extra