Thread: How much power will an LT230 really take???

Originally Posted by Dougal

Taper are supposed to be stronger, but I haven't found any good examples of a broken roller version to see what goes.
They must have thrust washers or bearings in there somewhere to take the end load and that could be it, I haven't yet needed to strip my roller LT230R down. Just external seal replacement.

Series T-cases are regarded as being quite strong as well, and have been used behind 350 chevs and larger. However you really notice the needle roller and thrust washer wear. Almost every set of roller bearings I have removed from a series t-case has had a twisted cage. In fact Landrover switched to using plastic cages - probably so they would twist back into shape!!!

It does not seem to make the box any weaker, however must increase noise and gear wear.

Originally Posted by Dougal

There is already at least one 6x6 landrover in the UK with a cummins 6BT and LT230.

How is the 3rd axle driven with the LT230?

Originally Posted by 123rover50

How is the 3rd axle driven with the LT230?

probably a piggy back off the 2nd axle, diff with through drive id say

Originally Posted by 123rover50

How is the 3rd axle driven with the LT230?

Another splitter box. I found the thread here: 6BT rover

Originally Posted by Dougal

Another splitter box. I found the thread here: 6BT rover

Interesting read. I better join so I can see the pictures