Replacing Axles

bgsteve · Oct 6, 2008

Hi,
I have a series 11a with a 3.5 V8 fitted. Was wondering if it is possible
to replace the axles with Range Rover Classic axles so as to have stronger diffs.

stig · Oct 6, 2008

difs aren't stronger, its the halfshafts that snap normally on series axles, RR axles are coilsprung and wider than leaf sprung series ones, but nothing stopping you weld on spring platforms to RR axles

clivees · Oct 6, 2008

You would probley loose your tax exemption.

bgsteve · Oct 6, 2008

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking of keeping it leaf sprung with parabolic springs, don't know if it would work or not? just not sure if shocks and things would line up and steering linkages.
How would I loose the tax free benifit by changing axles?

yella · Oct 6, 2008

why have parabolics, normal springs are as good if they are serviced

bgsteve · Oct 7, 2008

Just thought it might be easier than trying to fit coil springs. The half shafts and diffs are blown, on the 2a axle, resulting in a hole in the diff casing. I have got 2 RR diffs plus a complete front and rear axle so was just looking at different options. Open to ideas

Mr-Tomcat · Oct 9, 2008

How come you can fit a new chassis and still be tax free?

buckshot · Oct 9, 2008

only way to stop popping half shafts &diff's is to fit the rrc 4 speed box (bullet proof and full time 4x4) i had a v8 2a i did my self only trouble i ever had was the same till someone said about the change of box

clivees · Oct 10, 2008

Mr-Tomcat said:
How come you can fit a new chassis and still be tax free?

You can fit any parts you like so-long as they are of the same specification as when the vehicle left the factory.

Mr-Tomcat · Oct 10, 2008

Thank you for that.

Andy.

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