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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