RH rear axle half shaft woes

[geoff_paige]

I can't believe how difficult it is to source a RH rear axle half shaft for a 1990 Range Rover with ABS. Original Part No. FTC870 The shaft is 685mm long 10 spline at the diff and 24 at the drive hub. New ones are non existent, and I've seen some with drive end splines shaped like knife edges. If anyone has a one in good nick I would be interested.
I am at the point of giving up and changing the rear diff to one with 24 splines. My question is what would be a good donor vehicle for a suitable diff and what axles would I need?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers Geoff

[Konradical]

I can't believe how difficult it is to source a RH rear axle half shaft for a 1990 Range Rover with ABS. Original Part No. FTC870 The shaft is 685mm long 10 spline at the diff and 24 at the drive hub. New ones are non existent, and I've seen some with drive end splines shaped like knife edges. If anyone has a one in good nick I would be interested.
I am at the point of giving up and changing the rear diff to one with 24 splines. My question is what would be a good donor vehicle for a suitable diff and what axles would I need?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers GeoffHave you tried Rimmer Bros online? They list all types and a couple of brand options.

My RRC is a '89, ten spline inner with bolt on flange to the hub and I was going to replace the axles when I rebuild the rear end (this week hopefully). Money ran out unfortunately, but I recall the RH Being about $80 and the LH about $150.

I replaced the fronts at the beginning of the year, a bit cheaper, with swivel rebuild kits and other stuff, freight wasn't over the top.

[geoff_paige]

Yes, You name them I've tried them. Rimmers, Paddocks, Craddocks, etc even USA.

[Konradical]

Yes, You name them I've tried them. Rimmers, Paddocks, Craddocks, etc even USA.I see they list the LH.. no good to you though. Also saw there is a very small window in that they apply. 90 - 92, then obviously 24 spline.

Two things pop into my head, would the pre 90 axles fit, P/n#571882. Wonder how much difference there is. To go down the 24 spline road, a late D1 with abs would be the easiest. Either swapping the whole axle or doing bits as needed.

Sorry if I'm not helping..

[geoff_paige]

Thanks for the response, That will probably the way I will go.

[Mercguy]

My suggestion would be that on the rear, you simply purchase 10 spline axles with the solid drive flange.

[Chivalry]

I am at the point of giving up and changing the rear diff to one with 24 splines. My question is what would be a good donor vehicle for a suitable diff and what axles would I need?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Cheers Geoff

D1 with ABS.

If you are in SA, did you have no luck with TRS? However, what they would probably want for one axle would probably be similar to just buying a complete rear diff from a wreckers.....

[geoff_paige]

D1 with ABS.

If you are in SA, did you have no luck with TRS? However, what they would probably want for one axle would probably be similar to just buying a complete rear diff from a wreckers.....

I know what you mean [wink11]

[Mercguy]

I know what you mean [wink11]


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