martifers Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a 1968 Series 2A 2 1/4 lightweight that I use for Green Laning etc. Strata florida Bowl broke a rear half shaft. It is not a 24 spline but looked as if it was machined and not cast. Replaced it with a normal military halfshaft but this was slighty smaller in diameter and looked cast. I broke this in the Peaks last weekend. Both broke at inner end and required removal of diff. Some may say it is my driving, but I really don't want to keep breaking the short rear half shaft. So replacement time is in order. Do I go with the ARB lockers with strengthend half shafts (am thinking about locking diffs anyway) Do I go to 24 spline and appropriate diff. If so do I need to change front as well? Who are the suppliers of the strongest shafts known to man! and at a sensible price. Some practical advice would be much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Who are the suppliers of the strongest shafts known to man! and at a sensible price. Salisbury! Both front and rear, best option for a series i think. And at little money aswell. If you go 24 spline in the rover axle (which I have done) You're weak link will be R&P. So you would need diffpegging. No problem on a Sals.. BUT! There is an issue regarding the size of the diff! If you don't run large tyres you'll be hanging on the diff all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martifers Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for the suggestion. Not thought about Salisburys, I will investigate. I have not heard of diff pegging. Can you point me at any articles explaining how to do this. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Diff pegging: http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/part_47.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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