Re: [lro] Defender Axels - is it ok to weld the exel and thedive flange

From: TeriAnn Wakeman (twakeman@cruzers.com)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 13:36:33 EST

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> The weak part of the Salisbury axle found in series3 109s is the
> splines
> in the drive flanges. These can strip before the axle itself breaks.

Yep. That is why one either checks and replaces the drive flanges
whenever you notice a drive line clunk then replace if there is the
slightest free play or buy a set of aftermarket hardened flanges. but
I guess you can weld them too if you maintain the hardness in the
process.

TeriAnn J. Wakeman
Santa Cruz, California
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