Mark Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 i have a 2001 td5 defender, with a knackered swivel ball... as far as i am aware this axle is the same as the 300 tdi defender front axle. i also have a 91 disco front axle (imperial, fat mushroom style shafts) and some swivels from a mid eighties rangie, both of which have really good chrome balls. can anyone confirm or otherwise if i can use the chrome balls off the disco or rangie axles on the defender? cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 It would appear from the parts info that they are the same. For example, FRC7065 is listed as being for Defenders and also Disco 1 and RRC to '98 and '94 respectively. What side is it that's knackered? I have a nearside 300Tdi one in the workshop that's in good nick (if I remember correctly), if the Disco/RRC route doesn't work out. Edit: Although reading it, it appears they're not handed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 thanks james. nowhere near a parts book at the mome! might take you up on the offer though, as it's the nearside that is dead... cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 No, they are not handed The differences are more between bush types - ie railjko or needle roller. Just aviod early 6 bolt types vs 7 bolt types and you should be fine I have interchanged so many over the years I have lost count - and been told it wasn't possible either Its shafts CVs and stubs and hubs that vary - not swivels, well not what your mentioning above You'll be fine Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Cool, I'll strip the rangie swivels and see what I can make use of then before I strip a perfectly good disco axle... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 i'd expect an 80's rangie to be on railko bushes not taper bearings like your TD5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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