Series 2 New style series 2a axle stubs combined with older parts?

Stretch said:

G'day folks,

Does any one know how compatible the new style axle stubs are with the older series 2a parts?

The older version has a nice brass bushing (which is now worn) where the inner drive shaft fits through the axle stub. The new version does not have this.

On the other side of the stub there is a replaceable distance piece (which is mentioned in the green book) - doesn't exist on the new version - all made as one.

Am I going to get trouble in the future with the combination of new and old parts?

Is it worth getting an older bushing and machining space for it in the new stub axle?

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jamesmartin said:

have you a pic of them both the other way round

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Land Raver said:

Last time I checked the later model stub axle was hugely more expensive than the earlier type. I paid about £200 each for mine 3-4 years ago when only genuine ones were available as spares. A seal fits in the newer one where you see the brass bush in the older one. I think the wheel bearings were a different size on later models but not sure if that means the stub axle is a different size or if the actual hub is of a different dimension.

I'm struggling to think why it needs a brass bush ... Nothing runs on it does it?

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Stretch said:

I can't find the older type at the moment which is why I've painted the old ones. I might have to change the brass bush as well but then I need to get a hand reamer...

...I think the bushing is belt and braces engineering for the axles that used to be filled with oil. The grease versions that were designed later on are apparently different. I haven't figured out the differences yet.


(And yes I still need to make the picture of the back of the new axle stubs)

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Land Raver said:

Try here - seem to be available:

http://www.lrseries.com/shop/category/search/?search=Stub+axle&search_by_category=

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