J-L, I'm sure other guys UK guys will correct me when I go wrong, but here
goes. From my limited knowledge there IS a Salisbury front out there too,
used on the S11 1ton, Shorland APCs and others in both leaf and coil
"flavours"etc so you COULD go Salisbury F and R. A UK guy on the D90 list
runs Sali-s F and R w 35" wheels for strength and still is considering
changing bearings yearly as a precautionary measure!! However I've only
everseen them at £400 ish and up plus your shipping which probably precludes
THAT as an idea. Next us 4-pin diffs and uprated 1/2 shafts and hubs for
the front getting you up near Salisbury strength but in an ordinary axle
casing. I'm sure these will be easier to source out in the colonies!!!!
I'm sure that, gleaning from TeriAnns posts, mechanical sympathy and
skillful driving techniques rather than full-gonzo go a long way to
preserving shafts etc so could explain longevity there.
my £0-02,
PhilN
-----Original Message-----
From: Jean-Leon Morin <offroaddesign@softhome.net>
To: lro@Works.Team.Net <lro@Works.Team.Net>
Date: 26 April 2001 21:14
Subject: LRO: Axles
>As some of you may know, I have been looking into the possibility of
>changing over to late model Dana axles, modified to fit the series rover's
>width. I just got a bit of bad news as narrowing the axleshafts costs a lot
>when you are dealing with such an imposing axleshaft.
>
>I am reconsidering the whole idea in a big way. This e mail is primarily
>addressed to Lonn, and TeriAnn, but others always seem to have interesting
>insights and ideas, so that's why I am mass-mailing it.
>
>Most conversions I have heard of are running a salisbury differential in
the
>rear. This appears to be a very tough diff, perfectly capable of handling a
>stout V8 or, in my case, a large 6 cylinder. This is common knowledge. If I
>do stick with rover axles, I'll be going to a salisbury at the rear, and a
>rover at the front.
>
>What I'm worried about is the front diff. How is this end of the equation
>holding up? Lonn and TeriAnn are using bone stock front axles,and I haven't
>heard of any breakages... yet.
>
>TeriAnn, you even have a Quaife (sp?) diff lock in the front, and, the
>stocker axleshafts are holding up nicely, considering that you have quite a
>bit of weight in the Green Rover, and power to boot. Lonn has a lot of
>power, and a whole lot of tire to spin, but yet seems to have evaded
>breakages.
>
>Well, here goes. Is it safe to assume that the front axleshafts are capable
>of handling a fair amount of abuse? I realise the rear ones are put to the
>test in daily driving, and the front see limited strain IE only off-road,
>but it seems that they are OK for pretty hard off-road use. As far as I can
>tell, Timm Cooper's rock crawling rig has a stock rover axle (except for
>brakes) up front, and I can pretty much bet that Mr 5+ howler monkey would
>have a front salisbury under there if it was needed.
>
>I've heard of broken half shafts up front, but they seem to be a little
less
>common than rear axleshaft breakage. Maybe the front carnage can be
>attributed to ? years of hard use, and simply failed. Opinions on this?
>
>Lonn, how is the turning radius with your new wheels and tires? Better or
>worse than the old tire/wheel combination?
>
>
>Lots of questions, sorry everyone.
>
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>Jean-Leon Morin
>AKA "Dr. Detroit"
>
>Valdez - 1966 IIA 109 freak
>Slagmobile - 195? II parts bin
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