I personally can't stand shadow board type things.
Halfords Industrial all the way for me (and two of the bottom ones for the 2nd deep draw.
If you have things laid out neatly in the box its easy to see when things are missing
I don't think so Ralph, as its normally the first tuesday of the month. Might be good to have one, as I'll not be about for the first tuesday of January. Thoughts Scott & john?
But depending on your driving style you may never break a standard shaft?!
Anyway, I know my wallet certainly can't afford to buy the best of everything that I might break!
A quick google came up with this: http://www.albeegascylinders.com/
not someone I have used, but seems promising and is a part of a well known gas company.
Surely the main message should be get out there and get to know your vehicle! You don't need anything more than a standard LR for greenlaning .
As for lockers - I have a new ashcroft waiting to be used (truck currently broken ) and it is a great bit of engineering and I would buy another in a shot!
Standard VS. upgraded shafts... stick with the standard ones to start with and then upgrade if you're breaking them!
The shaft can be pushed in so the circlip groove isn't visible. Is most annoying when you don't notice its pushed in until you have the drive flange siliconed onto the axle