Maxi chromoly axles worth the $?

[crispy scapes]

So during my Tassy 4WDing trip, I noticed grease coming out of the rear wheel hub bolts and after speaking with a land rover mechanic, it turns out my seal between the diff and hub has gone and oil and grease are mixing together.

So while I have the axles out, I was thinking about upgrading them to maxi chromoly and also maxi flanges. I'm also thinking about removing the seal and having oil lubricated hubs. Are the maxi chromoly axles worth the money? I'll be doing the front flanges too but can't decided if I should upgrade the front axles too? I've been told it's not really needed, except for comp driving.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

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[Vern]

Yes worth the money, go for maxidrive or ashcroft. Oiled bearing is a great upgrade too, not sure what hub seal the puma has, but you need rtc3511.

[rick130]

Or PJ's axles from Toowoomba.
They seem to be the new flavour of the month

[weeds]

Or PJ's axles from Toowoomba.
They seem to be the new flavour of the month

Gotta a link or contact details

[Vern]

Or PJ's axles from Toowoomba.
They seem to be the new flavour of the month

Yes they are, but cost a fair bit more.

[Red90]

Yes. Over $1000 a pair. People are easily conned.

[dero]

I have had the Maxi's in mine for a looooong time , still in good condition .

[Slunnie]

Yes. Over $1000 a pair. People are easily conned.

Why do you say that? I don't run them, but they're providing an axle with stronger materials than the Maxidrive Hytuf and Ashcroft 4140 axles arent they. After seeing Maxidrive axles broken in Rover, P38 and Salisbury axles, for some there may be logic in it.

[Red90]

Why do you say that? I don't run them, but they're providing an axle with stronger materials than the Maxidrive Hytuf and Ashcroft 4140 axles arent they. After seeing Maxidrive axles broken in Rover, P38 and Salisbury axles, for some there may be logic in it.

Firstly it is debateable if they are any stronger. I would also debate if these guys know what they are doing.

Ashcroft and GBR do 300M cheaper. It is a waste of money. It is time to put in real axles if 4340 is not strong enough.

[roverrescue]

Unless you are upgrading the diff and or ****ty R&P in the tdci rear end id save your money
And put it into an Ashcroft centre in your transfer case.
That’s a real improvement.

Flanges are a given and oil lubed bearings are good options.

S