Thread: Life of Puma Rear Diff's

Hey Cammo,

Still waiting on the prop shaft. As the snout is 31mm longer than the stock diff the prop shaft as to be shortened accordingly. Both Chook73 and I, both had them re tube with heavier duty tube.

The centre is in, compressor is mounted and wired, just air line to run and that prop shaft to go.

I will post my results and opinion once it's back on the tracks.

Don't suppose anyone has heard whether Ashcrofts is thinking about an ATB version?

I've just done a few runs with my new front ATB and am starting to think about a rear instead of a locker. Can't believe how good the ATB is!

The new Ashcroft HDP38 is available with any Ashcroft centre that is available for the front Rover diff.

Basically it a HD casting that fits into the P38 housing, it takes "Rover diff" internals, other than the crown wheel and pinion......or at least that is my understanding.

So sound like your are in luck for ATB.

Originally Posted by Drover

Hey Cammo,

Still waiting on the prop shaft. As the snout is 31mm longer than the stock diff the prop shaft as to be shortened accordingly. Both Chook73 and I, both had them re tube with heavier duty tube.

The centre is in, compressor is mounted and wired, just air line to run and that prop shaft to go.

I will post my results and opinion once it's back on the tracks.

Hmmmm so you haven't heard from Brad either????

No mate, I have been ringing but just goes to voice mail.
Left a couple of messages, no reply.
Just busy I guess.

Originally Posted by Drover

No mate, I have been ringing but just goes to voice mail.
Left a couple of messages, no reply.
Just busy I guess.

Just talked to Matt, he was away last week and one of the kids is sick today so hopefully he will be in tomorrow. I am sure it must just be sitting there waiting.

I am kind of keen to get mine back, its been in there 10 weeks now and I leave for a trip end of next week..... hopefully

Originally Posted by Cammo

Chook and Drover (and anyone else with one fitted)
How are they going? Tested them out yet? Did anyone notice if fitting one reduced driveline backlash at all?

Mine wont be a really good indicator as I had nearly all of the backlash taken out previously, it will certainly go a long way towards helping/reducing but you will probably need to do other things like upgrade the axles and drive flanges and possibly have the TC bearings preload adjusted properly to take it all out.

Good news my prop shaft is ready....woohoo.

Probably pick it up on Thursday morning.

Can't wait.