Night Train Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I have searched but no luck so just a quick one... Are the steering UJ splines used on the Defender, Discovery, Range Rover all 3/4" x 48 spline, like MGBs? Also, on the off chance, anyone know what other common vehicles use the same size splines in the steering column? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Great question as I have a Rover steering box and a Triumph column so I am always looking to find compatable U/Js. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Are you looking for a length of splined shaft? I had a look in Machinery's handbook for the spec on 3/4x48 serration splines and can't find the info. That's strange because I have a hob for the smaller 9/16" 36T serration spline and have cut these so I must have had some data from somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Cheers. Are you looking for a length of splined shaft? I had a look in Machinery's handbook for the spec on 3/4x48 serration splines and can't find the info. That's strange because I have a hob for the smaller 9/16" 36T serration spline and have cut these so I must have had some data from somewhere I might have to have parts made, eventually, if I can't get 'off the shelf'. I am trying to adapt a column to an MGB rack using Land Rover parts. I need to get two joints close to each other and then another for a tilt on the column. However, I am trying to do it all without any cut and shuts on the critical components as I can't be sure of the strength of the parts post (my) welding. Initially for the setting up to see if the clearances work I am happy to get cheapo patten parts and then replace later with original good quality ones. The 9/16 x 36 seems to be the more commonly available budget parts but I'd rather keep to the size I want to finish with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 9/16"x36 is Group 4 Mk2 Escort and A Series Mini if that helps. The Group 4 UJ's are pretty strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Jaguars use the same size. Shafts are available off the shelf in various lengths from Summit Racing, Pacific customs and the like. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 A disco 2 has a different spline pattern from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 9/16"x36 is Group 4 Mk2 Escort and A Series Mini if that helps. The Group 4 UJ's are pretty strong I figure they might be strong but I am using an MGB rack so I am stuck with 3/4" x 48 spline. Jaguars use the same size.Shafts are available off the shelf in various lengths from Summit Racing, Pacific customs and the like. Jon Same size as in 3/4" x 48? I will look up Summit Racing, etc. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes - 3/4" 48 spline. I'm sure I found somewhere over here that listed the splined shafts the last time i looked but am damned if I can find it now! They were no money either - £10ish IIRC. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yes - 3/4" 48 spline.I'm sure I found somewhere over here that listed the splined shafts the last time i looked but am damned if I can find it now! They were no money either - £10ish IIRC. Jon Cheers, I will look out for Jag stuff and keep searching for parts suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Before I commit to buying it, any confirmations that http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300688632371?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648'>this Discovery 1 300TDi steering column on ebay will be 3/4" 48 spline please. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Was going to suggest you look at these or the defender one as you can easily shorten the middle bit without welding - just need to file a groove across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Was going to suggest you look at these or the defender one as you can easily shorten the middle bit without welding - just need to file a groove across. Excellent, I will buy that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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