Thread: Axle and CV Upgrades in a Defender

Hi Jock,

Either Ashcroft or Rovertracks parts are both excellent, and are very unlikely to let you down. I run the Rovertracks axle and CV kit, but would run Ashcroft stuff happilly.

I personally dont see the point in running 'county' CV's.

Rgds
Pete

G,day

You could also have a look at the KAM fused CV kit. I am fitting mine this week along with KAM F & R lockers, KAM aerospace front axles and HT rear axles and drive flanges. (to Range Rover)

I was going to go with ashcroft CVs but liked that the KAM stuff has the fused half shaft (its easy and cheap to replace a half shaft rather than a CV or front axle) and they have a 5 year warranty against breakage running 35"s.

Can posts some pic of mine before I fit them if you like.

Cheers Gavin

I would go for Keith gear they are excellent products and very good service.

there are a lot of options and all depending on who you talk to - you will be told at some point that they are all the best. speaking from experience if your not going to be doing anything too hardcore just go for the cheaper option between ashcroft, rovertracks and hytuff. if you are intending to do some hardcore stuff IMHO i'd stay away from the latter of the three.
i've not run rovertracks so can't offer an opinion on them but even though the ashcrofts are the most exy i can totally recomend them and they come with a 5yr guarentee (or at least they used to, but your better off double checking) on anything upto and including 35" tyres without having a fusible stub to break

Hi-Tough, I believe don't produce a CV option.

I personally cannot see the point of a fuseable stub.... If I am attempting to make some dodgy climb, I want every last bit of mechanical strength to try and ensure I make it up!

The thought of a fuseable stub breaking and saving the CV itself is not a good one in my mind.....

As Taff says Both Ashcroft and RT offer excellent warranties. RT's I believe isn't tyre size limited although you would need to clarify that.

Thanks for all the info fellas

I'd be interested to here cal415s opinion (but his PM box is full atm) I think he previously fitted the Rovertracks option and he runs 37s

By the sounds of it all I may head the Rovertracks way, they are $400 cheaper and seem to be just as good

I only plan on running a 33in tyre

Also howmany of you have converted your CVs and bearings to run in your diff oil?

Thanks

I thought Hytuff didn't do CV's, so they may not be an option unless you're not breaking CV's or you want to convert to County CV's.

I'd only look at Ashcroft or Rovertracks, both of which I understand are made by the same company that produces the Longfields.

Originally Posted by Jock The Rock

Also howmany of you have converted your CVs and bearings to run in your diff oil?

Thanks

Justin converted my Defe