discomikey Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Cheers Rob, ill look into that, i know Nantwich and the surrounding area well (Ex Reaseheath student), where abouts are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Cheers Rob, ill look into that, i know Nantwich and the surrounding area well (Ex Reaseheath student), where abouts are they? Details on the contact us page of the above link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Ok to keep costs down does anyone know what shaft Kam do in their aerospace range that has the longer diff splines on it? We might be able to cut or shorten slowly with lots of coolant to the correct length for a series application. I know my older Kam non areospace shafts has the shorter shaft with the extended splines fof their locker. Thoughts?? £124 each we may only need to get one side made and one machined???Bit late, I am just test building my RRC/Series axles to define lengths and spacers so not ready yet. I bought a set of 4 KAM halfshafts after Rakeway engineer suggested cutting them with a cutting disc in an anglegrinder so hope it goes to plan. If my calcs don't work out (short shaft only has 60mm slines, long has 150mm) I will look at the linked company as they look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Bit late, I am just test building my RRC/Series axles to define lengths and spacers so not ready yet. I bought a set of 4 KAM halfshafts after Rakeway engineer suggested cutting them with a cutting disc in an anglegrinder so hope it goes to plan. If my calcs don't work out (short shaft only has 60mm slines, long has 150mm) I will look at the linked company as they look good. Unfortunately it was the short one I snapped or I would have gone down this route. I'm a bit annoyed with myself that I kept believing the local firm when they were spinning me yarns about when they would get things done for so long. Hopefully Geoff Berrisford of GB Engineering is more reliable. From what I've read on the internet things seem pretty positive. Fingers crossed anyway. It would be nice to get back out to play again. Apart from a run to the MOT station it hasn't moved since July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've just had an update from Geoff Berrisford that my shafts have been machined and are currently in heat treatment. Fingers crossed I should have them some time next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've just had an update from Geoff Berrisford that my shafts have been machined and are currently in heat treatment. Fingers crossed I should have them some time next week. A photo of the shafts would be nice when they are done, just to see if the diameter has been 'necked' down correctly between the splines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 A photo of the shafts would be nice when they are done, just to see if the diameter has been 'necked' down correctly between the splines. As far as I'm aware they will be. Interestingly the Ashcroft rears aren't necked. The broken Rakeway short front was necked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 As far as I'm aware they will be. Interestingly the Ashcroft rears aren't necked. The broken Rakeway short front was necked. I originally thought Ashcroft shafts weren't necked, but Ian or Dave corrected me on that score. Necking works if there are no machining imperfections that act as stress concentrators. Did the Rakeway shaft have a smooth finish ? And was it necked down to just below the root diameter of the splines to promote torsional flexibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 I originally thought Ashcroft shafts weren't necked, but Ian or Dave corrected me on that score. Necking works if there are no machining imperfections that act as stress concentrators. Did the Rakeway shaft have a smooth finish ? And was it necked down to just below the root diameter of the splines to promote torsional flexibility? Bill, I've looked at the Ashcroft rears and they are indeed necked. It is a lovely gentle sweep down away from the splines, you don't see it unless against a straight edge. The Rakeway were smooth and necked. And now pictures of the new GB-Engineering shafts. They look very well machined. The bits on them are just dust from the cardboard packaging. So far so good. I gave them a gentle test. I'll be testing them on far more challenging hard, grippy rocks on Sunday. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Sure does look good those new shafts. And the price seems very fair. I would love to upgrade to 24 spline in the front of the 80" I really must look into it soon. I'd really prefer to keep the U-joint though so I can quickly fill the front axle with stock parts not to get stranded. But I might just have found someone who can help me with that. And then I'll just need some custom shafts done, and GB-engineering sure seems a great possible candidate for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Well so far so good. I gave them an absolute beating yesterday winch challenging in Northumberland mud, rocks and trees. Nothing broken and a winners trophy too! Series Land Rovers For the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Result! Thanks for reporting back. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Great to hear! Nice hat too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rob, just sent you a PM in regards the shafts, as i need a pair! G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMan Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Rob, just sent you a PM in regards the shafts, as i need a pair! G Got it. For info. The GB shafts are still going strong. They have done lots of trials and challenges and I've been far from gentle with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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