TDG1977 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I'm pretty new to the Defender world so please bear with me... I've just had a service on 12 plate 90, 2.2 Puma. They replaced the Rear Side Shafts at a cost of £130.00.... Two questions 1. What are Rear Side Shafts ? 2. Was I robbed ? Go easy gentlemen..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Assuming you mean rear half shafts wear and tear would depend upon millage and use they usually last quite a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigj66 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I thought I’d read somewhere that the half shafts on the non-Salisbury axle were prone to wear. Mine have been replaced by the PO and the vehicle has done 126k. I don’t think £130 is that unreasonable for parts and labour but it’s a straightforward DIY job. The half shafts transmit drive from the axle differential to the hubs that the road wheels are attached to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just replaced mine, an hours job for both sides. If you take away labour cost I’d guess yours may have come out of a blue box which may determine their life expectancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 The problem is the drive flange splines run dry. At one time these flanges shared lube with the axle and at one time with the bearings and they never wore out. Land Rover added seals to stop complaints of leaks instead of just making a better flange cap.... Lube the splines once in blue moon and they should last forever. As far as using aftermarket half shafts, I've not seen any evidence of them being weaker or wear quicker than genuine ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Or as it's a 90 get a set of Disco 1 half shafts, about £30, with the mushroom heads. No leaks, no splines, about 15 minutes to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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