fender1234 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 hi ive got a disco 300 rear axle case with stubs and 200 hubs does anyone no if these are compatible? Also has anyone had their axle case shotblasted or does it just get in everywhere and cause to much hassle? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 stubs are different part numbers FRC8005 used up to chassis number JA 032850 [Discovery] then FTC3188 from chassis number JA 032851 [Discovery] could be the 200Tdi to 300Tdi changeover point. the actual hub & bearings are common parts though axle case is FTC3437 no anti lock brakes, if it had antilock brakes the there's 2 other part numbers dependent on the rear axle serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 If you are going to get the axle case shot-blasted, then make a blanking plate for the axle ends, cap off the breather thread, and make sure the diff pan is bolted on securely. The axle should be pretty air tight then. It would be wise to rinse it through before re-assembling it though. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 ok cheers Les. Western is possible that although they have different part numbers they might be identical in size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Could be, never know with LR they seem to update part numbers everytime a production change is made or a new model come on stream, offer the 200 stub to the axle & see if it fits & compare with the 300 stubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 LR drive me mad with their part numbers, some parts have about 3 numbers depending on what book you are looking at. And you never really know if there was a change in specification to go with the number change. (There normally isn't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 ok i see if they will fit. one other question whats the best method to support the chassis? whilst i change the axle as i want to be sure i make its safe. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Jack the vehicle up under the back axle, remove the rear wheels, place an axle stand or similar under the chassis rails either side - close to the radius arm brackets on the chassis. Disconnect the shocks, brake lines (T-piece on the top of the diff), lower the axle until the springs come loose, undo the lower spring retainers and remove the springs. Disconnect the radius arms, A-frame ball joint, prop, anti-roll bar if you have one fitted). Bear in mind that the axle will become unstable as you disconnect the A-frame and Radius arms, so watch for it falling off the jack. You can leave the prop connected to control this to a certain degree, but it's still a bit dodgy. Try get an assistant to control the axle by holding on to the passenger side hub (not the disc/drum, as it will still roll). Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 hi, i started taking everything apart eady for the back axle last night and noticed the A frame ball joint seems different to the one that was on the axle, as the nut was 24mm spanner whereas the one on the disco was 30mm any ideas as to wether it will work? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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