WEBBY Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 hi all ive just purchased a new project, series 111 sandringham 6x6, not sure why i just like odd motors its a total rebuild but i think all the parts are there its one i used to drive 18 or so years ago, its i diesel with home made flat back on it so if any one has some good pics then id be great full watch this space and wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Nice, pictures? A friend has a six-by and he asked me to come up with a replacement drive through diff for the middle axle. Hmmm I said and subtly changed the subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Pics pics,pleeeeeese........... G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 hi guys, thanx for reply il get some pics of the pile of bits as soon as i get them so any one got any pics of a sandringham 6x6??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Some pictures here http://www.lr-mad.co.uk/6x6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have now started making a diff for my pals motor. It will work but how strong it will be is another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have now started making a diff for my pals motor. It will work but how strong it will be is another matter. Looking at the photos on the link it appears that one of the vehicles a drive through axle based on a salisbury axle? Is that what you are using? Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Looking at the photos on the link it appears that one of the vehicles a drive through axle based on a salisbury axle? Is that what you are using? Marc. No it was Rover based. The original casing is there with the diff mounting studs set up on the rear. My thinking is to use a TD5 era diff as it has the lower profile journal caps to allow greater clearance for the rear pinion housing which will still need clearancing but will, I reckon, fit. The rear, rear diff is inverted to pick up the reversed output of the centre diff. My concerns are; the inherant weakness of the Rover crown wheel, Getting anything like a good backlash on the output pinion to the crown wheel when it is only set by bolt location (I can shim for depth but not laterally) and wind up between the rear pair of axles. I think it would be good to get a set of freewheeling hubs for the rearmost axle and run it disconnected as you would a centre diff when traction is good. Anyone bought an Ashcroft 2wd conversion kit and have a set left over (coiler axle 5 bolt)? I can make one up and see how it goes I guess as the modified casing is already there. Oh and Sorry it's not a Series but one of those newfangled coil sprung contraptions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 well iv got it home, had set to with the welder and re fitted all the relevent brackets and new rear x member and now have a series 3 6x6 sandringham!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The drive runs into a drop box on the front of the centre axle to drive the diff, there is then a shaft comes out the back to drive the rear most axle thus giving 6x6. i plan to fit free wheeling hubs on the rear axle to reduce wind up. it will be going to Billing on the forward control stand i hope, now the exciting news. ive now purchased a stage 1 v8 sandringham 6x6 as well to rebuild etc, needs some work as been stood many years il try and get that there as well. either vehicle maybe up for sale next year not sure yet pics to follow thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 well iv got it home, had set to with the welder and re fitted all the relevent brackets and new rear x member and now have a series 3 6x6 sandringham!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The drive runs into a drop box on the front of the centre axle to drive the diff, there is then a shaft comes out the back to drive the rear most axle thus giving 6x6. i plan to fit free wheeling hubs on the rear axle to reduce wind up. it will be going to Billing on the forward control stand i hope, now the exciting news. ive now purchased a stage 1 v8 sandringham 6x6 as well to rebuild etc, needs some work as been stood many years il try and get that there as well. either vehicle maybe up for sale next year not sure yet pics to follow thou Pics pics................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Good idea with the fwh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 got some on mob now will add them when i can find the lead!!!!!!!!!!!!! god knows where it is unless some one can add if i text the, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Tried PM-ing you webby, but you cant use them. so I've emailed you. I'm happy to put the pics up for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I am not far from Banbury , can take some pics for you if its any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 SANDRINGHAM 6X6, HERE ARE SOME PICS OF WHAT I HAVE SO FAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P H Services Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I actually saw one yesterday in a yard in the new forest not far from me that the chap is meant to be doing up. Not sure how long it will take as he has had a freinds 80" there for at least 3 years to do and its not even a rolling chassis yet !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 well ive welded all the back end together its now a true 6x6 again went to gaydon show now fitted fwh to rear axle to stop axle wind up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Is the axle drive drop box not selectable , like the unit foleys use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 no its not selectable, both rear axles drive all the time ive fitted free wheeling hubs to the rear axle to reduce wind up on road etc and reduce drag on tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Its still going to drag the tyres round corners though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Azrael Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 We used to have a 6 wheeler, but it was only 4wheel drive with a dead axle added. Good machine though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 yea i used to have a 6x4 2a forward control that ran a dead back axle the reason for freewheeling hubs being in fitted is because it used to bust shafts on long road runs so this will stop any wind up i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBY Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 no its not drive comes into centre axle and out of the back, thus both rear axles are driven at the same time that is the reason i fitted free wheeling hubs to the rear axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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