HD axles - Land Rovers Only

drewclare25 · 07-21-2006, 09:30 PM

whats the recommendation for HD axles...like what should i get and wehres the cheapest place.

runnin 32 inch tires...dont' wanna break anything

rmuller · 07-21-2006, 09:50 PM

with 32s on open differentials I would worry about it..

drewclare25 · 07-21-2006, 10:10 PM

i'm tryin to be locked though

-MOSES- · 07-21-2006, 10:36 PM

Theres pretty much 2 choices GBR or Rovertracks.

p76rangie · 07-22-2006, 06:20 AM

If you are running an auto, it would be rare to break an axle. But the best HD axles are maxi-drive.

Ian

Disco Mike · 07-22-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewclare25

whats the recommendation for HD axles...like what should i get and wehres the cheapest place.

runnin 32 inch tires...dont' wanna break anything

If you are not going to be running either ARB lockers or a Detroit locker, you will be fine with out HD axles, Otherwise you are looking at $700 for a set plus labor.
Mike

Hank · 07-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Rovertracks rear axles are good up to about a 36" tire. Keith has people running 37's and 38's, but he really does not "recommend" it. I've only ever heard of one of the RT axles breaking, and that was during an auto accident....fwiw

His current front CV's suck. BUT, in the very near future, Keith will have a tough CV option! Price will be awesome, too!

Bene · 07-23-2006, 12:31 AM

I'm more partial to the Mog protal swap

Zbb6 · 09-05-2006, 07:48 PM

Hi I have some from www.greatbaisnrovers.com and They are the BEST They are freakin tough too. I have lockers and 33's and they work great

p76rangie · 09-05-2006, 08:06 PM

As said earlier, standard axles will be fine on 33's as long as you are running standard diff ratios.

With upgrading drive components, you have to decide what you wish to break. If you push your car over rough surfaces, something will always break. If you strengthen your axles you are more likely to break a crown wheel in the rear, or CVs and final drives in the front. So you need to work out what is the cheapest and easiest to replace and keep that component as the weakest link.

So again, you are unlikely to break the axles, but if you do, they are cheaper and easier to replace than a diff, CVs etc.

Ian

roverX · 09-05-2006, 08:35 PM

Good point Ian.

appstatedisco · 09-05-2006, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bene

I'm more partial to the Mog protal swap

x2!

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07-22-2006, 06:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,180 Gallery: 0	If you are running an auto, it would be rare to break an axle. But the best HD axles are maxi-drive. Ian

07-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hank Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA Posts: 914 Gallery: 0	Rovertracks rear axles are good up to about a 36" tire. Keith has people running 37's and 38's, but he really does not "recommend" it. I've only ever heard of one of the RT axles breaking, and that was during an auto accident....fwiw His current front CV's suck. BUT, in the very near future, Keith will have a tough CV option! Price will be awesome, too!

09-05-2006, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zbb6 ZROVER Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 63 Gallery: 0	Hi I have some from www.greatbaisnrovers.com and They are the BEST They are freakin tough too. I have lockers and 33's and they work great

09-05-2006, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,180 Gallery: 0	As said earlier, standard axles will be fine on 33's as long as you are running standard diff ratios. With upgrading drive components, you have to decide what you wish to break. If you push your car over rough surfaces, something will always break. If you strengthen your axles you are more likely to break a crown wheel in the rear, or CVs and final drives in the front. So you need to work out what is the cheapest and easiest to replace and keep that component as the weakest link. So again, you are unlikely to break the axles, but if you do, they are cheaper and easier to replace than a diff, CVs etc. Ian

09-05-2006, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Good point Ian. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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