Axle breakage

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Originally Posted by rovercare

Rare breakage!, I shudder to think of how many broken axles Ive had in my scrap pile, 30-40-50? anyhow, never broken one like that, I've seen the odd pic, but never in the flesh

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Not quite so rare on series 10-spliners AFAIK. Here is another (not mine). I think I have the bronen end/bits of mine somewhere still.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/01/994.jpg

Then there are the breaks (axles and CVs) were you end up with a "spear"
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Great question Skoller! good answers here too but how many tools must one carry when heading off road?

Fix it before it breaks....

Fit Ashcroft alloy steel axels, drive flanges and CV's;)

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Originally Posted by Drover

Fix it before it breaks....

Fit Ashcroft alloy steel axels, drive flanges and CV's;)

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what are the advantages of ashcorft axles and driveflanges over Hi-tough?

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Not quite so rare on series 10-spliners AFAIK. Here is another (not mine). I think I have the bronen end/bits of mine somewhere still.
http://landroveroneten.com/wp-conten...fferential.jpg

Then there are the breaks (axles and CVs) were you end up with a "spear"
http://91.103.216.138/~kamdiffs/imag...0TESTED-V1.JPG

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Never had either, broken lots of stuff, but never series, almost excusively RR classic

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Originally Posted by uninformed

what are the advantages of ashcorft axles and driveflanges over Hi-tough?

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Probably none, it is just brand preference I guess.

Ashcroft, claim that their half shafts/flanges & CV's are of a particular design that makes them the strongest available and come with a 5 year unconditional warranty.

IMHO it is better to strengthen known weak point before they fail in a remote area. I would much rather turn spanners in the shed, in my own time, rather than beside a dirt track in the middle of know where.

Cheers

Thanks for all the replies. I now think I could tackle the problem if it arises. Not sure how to get the broken bit out of the diff without pulling it apart though if it broke close to that end. I would like to replace the axles with stronger ones and I probally will later on.

Great original post and replies, cheers as well. :)

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Originally Posted by skoller

Thanks for all the replies. I now think I could tackle the problem if it arises. Not sure how to get the broken bit out of the diff without pulling it apart though if it broke close to that end. I would like to replace the axles with stronger ones and I probally will later on.

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The only way is with a long metal rod pushed through from the other side. Pat

A rare earth magnet firmly wedged into a bit of hose clamped onto a rod will also get them out...

you can also try a curved peice of 6mm rod threaded through the filler plug to drift the bit out of the center (if thats where its stuck)

once its out of the spider gear in the diff its surprisingly easy to get the pieces out, Ive even used my magnet on a stick with a torch to pull a 5-6 inch long chunk out of the front diff of a perentie.