Michele Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Nige Jez,sure,you're about to fit...what...Mog or Caterpillar axles? I'm waiting for Jim to fully test them and make a report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 nah - GBR's baby! well on the Rover axled thing anyway .......mind you Ive been eyeing up a Thwaites 9 tonner for the past couple of days......hmm tape measure time...... Already had a chat to the nice men at JCB in the R&D dept so theres always more options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) Ah,Bill's stuff! I had heard rumours that he was no longer in the CVs market,I assume they were probably wrong then... Might I ask you the price? They came not really cheap IIRC. Edited November 18, 2005 by Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 we're still haggling I've got to speak to him tonight so I might be able to pm you a price later on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 But they're not on sale yet AFAIK...? Yes they are the ashcrofts, they had a 32 spline CV on view in a cabinet there today when I was there, along with a number of the drive flanges. Didn't ask how much though. Not on my shopping list yet. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 how much is ashcroft knocking the drive flanges out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 how much is ashcroft knocking the drive flanges out for? 85 pounds a pair, both new and old type Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 we're still haggling I wish you good luck then! I've got to speak to him tonight so I might be able to pm you a price later on Roger that,thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I find it funny that they are saying TESTED at the Scorpion challenge........ The only guy that competes on those events that was offered a set is Ed...... Funnier still is that he (I might be wrong) told me he had not had time to fit them before the last round..... No i'm wrong HE did fit them for the last round, but not for the one before, knew i'd get it right in the end. But you would not call that Extensive testing, would you? Jez if you want a ste of Ashcroft drive members give me a call, we now stock them. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 But you would not call that Extensive testing, would you? With Ed's driving I would!!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtrans Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 But you would not call that Extensive testing, would you?Jez if you want a ste of Ashcroft drive members give me a call, we now stock them. Jim Hi, "they had a 32 spline CV on view in a cabinet there today" Steve we are making 2 types of CV, one is the 2522 style the other 'looks' like the 32 spline later one but actually takes a larger 23 spline shaft, this means you can fit it in the later axle with the 23 spline shafts, no messing with hubs, flanges Etc. Jim, with regard to testing, it sounds like last weekend you gave then a pretty extreem workout, very encouraging. Whilst on the subject of unbreakable axles (my specialist subject at the moment !) next time your diffs are out lets give them a dose of this : http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_50.html Dave http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Whilst on the subject of unbreakable axles (my specialist subject at the moment !) next time your diffs are out lets give them a dose of this :http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_50.html Shame you don't do 4.75s to go with that. There's a few of us hoping they'll be in for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Steve we are making 2 types of CV, one is the 2522 style the other 'looks' like the 32 spline later one but actually takes a larger 23 spline shaft, this means you can fit it in the later axle with the 23 spline shafts, no messing with hubs, flanges EtcDave Hi Dave Thanks for that So if fitting rear ARB, keeping existing front diff and uprating half shafts and CV's all round what would you recommend? What components would I need? Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) x2 23/24 new CV from Ashcroft to replace the 32/24 you currently have new Ashcroft extreme shafts Ashcroft Drive members cush drives are an option and get the ARB fitted diff pegged that will set you up with a tremendously strong rear axle the front diff will be a weak point till you replace it as it will only be a two pin diff if you do not plan to get a ARB in the front try and get a 4 pin diff as fitted to the rear in The Army wolfs also available elsewhere but at a ££ for the money probably cheaper to fit another ARB(4 pin standard) ARB's from muddy trout, you'll get discount for buying more than one BTW. Above is what I'd do in your position. Tony Edited November 19, 2005 by white90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Dave, What are you making your CVs from? Nice to see somone offering deflection slippers - right pain in the giblets to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtrans Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi, Trev "Shame you don't do 4.75s to go with that. There's a few of us hoping they'll be in for Christmas." we have made them in the past but proved to be a very slow mover so we didn't make another batch, Steve "So if fitting rear ARB, keeping existing front diff and uprating half shafts and CV's all round what would you recommend? What components would I need?" Tony is dead right (except where to get the ARB from !) Dolly "What are you making your CVs from? " I was not sure whether to disclose this or not but I guess if we want people to shell out on good kit it is only fair you know what you are buying : Inner : 300M Cage : 300M Bell / stub : 4340 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hi,"they had a 32 spline CV on view in a cabinet there today" Steve we are making 2 types of CV, one is the 2522 style the other 'looks' like the 32 spline later one but actually takes a larger 23 spline shaft, this means you can fit it in the later axle with the 23 spline shafts, no messing with hubs, flanges Etc. Jim, with regard to testing, it sounds like last weekend you gave then a pretty extreem workout, very encouraging. Whilst on the subject of unbreakable axles (my specialist subject at the moment !) next time your diffs are out lets give them a dose of this : http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_50.html Dave http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ Dave, As I said the other day "We gave them Hell" But it is still to soon to say unbreakable ....... But, yes i have been very pleased and impressed thus far. Will be building some new diffs shortly and had pegging in mind for those (Belt and braces and all that) Have two big events back to back beginning of December, So we'll see how they fair. Speak soon Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Trev "Shame you don't do 4.75s to go with that. There's a few of us hoping they'll be in for Christmas."we have made them in the past but proved to be a very slow mover so we didn't make another batch, Was that before 35" Simex became popular though? There may be more interrest now esp with your name behid them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 x2 23/24 new CV from Ashcroft to replace the 32/24 you currently havenew Ashcroft extreme shafts Ashcroft Drive members cush drives are an option and get the ARB fitted diff pegged that will set you up with a tremendously strong rear axle the front diff will be a weak point till you replace it as it will only be a two pin diff if you do not plan to get a ARB in the front try and get a 4 pin diff as fitted to the rear in The Army wolfs also available elsewhere but at a ££ for the money probably cheaper to fit another ARB(4 pin standard) ARB's from muddy trout, you'll get discount for buying more than one BTW. Above is what I'd do in your position. Tony Hi Tony Cheers for the post and info Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I guess if we want people to shell out on good kit it is only fair you know what you are buying :Inner : 300M Cage : 300M Bell / stub : 4340 Right, but how much for these CVs,if I'm allowed to ask here? Money rules... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtrans Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Right,but how much for these CVs,if I'm allowed to ask here? Money rules... Not confirmed as yet but between £ 400 and £ 450 / pair + VAT, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 [THUD!] Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 do you want some 4.75's? Nice spec Dave - to be honest I would shell out for an improved CV without knowing what it was made out of - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petergg Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Not confirmed as yet but between £ 400 and £ 450 / pair + VAT, Dave, will they be available for those of us that run traction controll? Gearbox less!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 People have been pegging diffs for years on the comp-safari scene, albeit not as funky as the Ashcroft version. Mine were large bolts with a blob of copper welded onto the ends. I ran standard open, but 'pegged' diffs in my old Bowler racer and never bust one in four years so if anyone's in any doubts-yes- pegging does work. I trust you've sold out of 4.11 R&P's since my glowing write up in LRW Dave Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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