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

From: John Cranfield (john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 19:41:21 EST

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    TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:
    >
    > > 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.

    Actually after welding the hardness is immaterial since there will be no
    wear generating movement. I have one side welded at the moment with
    adverse effects so far. But since it had stripped already I had nothing
    to lose. I will be carrying spares for the Winter Romp.
    John and Muddy
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