Thread: maxi drive axles

don't know about your tri rover part but maxi drive is no more but hightuff I belive still do the axles

Originally Posted by rangietragic

just stripped a maxidrive flange and damaged axle on my defender 130.was quoted 450 for good used pair or 495 for new maxidrive flanges with new uprated axles[not maxidrive] from tri rov spares.anyone had experience with this setup'dont know which way to go.

I had this happen to my 110 County some years ago. I have a maxi fitted to the rear Salisbury and stripped the spline on the flange and damaged the axle (it had to be the locker axle with the dog splines on it). I bought a new axle and threw both flanges away and refitted standard county flanges (FRC5806). This way only the flange is the weak spot (relatively speaking) and it shouldn't damage the axle if it does give way. A lot cheaper than replacing axles. So far there is no wear at all. I would stick with the genuine axle. .....Brian

Originally Posted by slug_burner

don't know about your tri rover part but maxi drive is no more but hightuff I belive still do the axles

Ring MR Automotive in Redcliffe (Brisbane) they do the maxi axles / flanges etc nowadays.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Ring MR Automotive in Redcliffe (Brisbane) they do the maxi axles / flanges etc nowadays.

The axles and flanges are made by:
Hi-Tough Engineering Pty Ltd

Address: U3/7 Ryecroft St, Carrara, QLD, 4211

Phone number: (07) 55304123

They are sold by a bunch of places including MR Auto.

MR are apparently starting to produce MD lockers again.

Originally Posted by Bearman

I had this happen to my 110 County some years ago. I have a maxi fitted to the rear Salisbury and stripped the spline on the flange and damaged the axle (it had to be the locker axle with the dog splines on it). I bought a new axle and threw both flanges away and refitted standard county flanges (FRC5806). This way only the flange is the weak spot (relatively speaking) and it shouldn't damage the axle if it does give way. A lot cheaper than replacing axles. So far there is no wear at all. I would stick with the genuine axle. .....Brian

Bearman that is an interesting thought ..landy ones were designed to have sacrificial parts under extreme hardship and the price is right ...should my maxi's ever give out i think i will go Land Rover for what I do they would be fine, and I don't plan to drive it like a ralley car in the rough I have to use it for work on monday lol

Originally Posted by Bearman

I had this happen to my 110 County some years ago. I have a maxi fitted to the rear Salisbury and stripped the spline on the flange and damaged the axle (it had to be the locker axle with the dog splines on it). I bought a new axle and threw both flanges away and refitted standard county flanges (FRC5806). This way only the flange is the weak spot (relatively speaking) and it shouldn't damage the axle if it does give way. A lot cheaper than replacing axles. So far there is no wear at all. I would stick with the genuine axle. .....Brian

Interesting - were you running oil lubricated hubs?

OEM 24 spline axles as tested by Ashcroft were found to be no stronger than 10-spliners!!! So the MD axles should be significantly stronger.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Interesting - were you running oil lubricated hubs?

OEM 24 spline axles as tested by Ashcroft were found to be no stronger than 10-spliners!!! So the MD axles should be significantly stronger.

It is reasonable to expect them to be at least as strong as 4340 axles.

Originally Posted by Bush65

It is reasonable to expect them to be at least as strong as 4340 axles.

While we are on the topic of axles John, any guesses on the materials and heat treatment processes used here?

A KAM Aerospace 9403 Nm

B KAM HD 7132 Nm

C Land Rover 4800 Nm

On the top two they went to so much trouble making a smooth transition either side of the seal area, I am surprised they aren't properly waisted

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