Thread: Cheap(er) Rotoflex....just don't

Originally Posted by LRJim

Sorry for using the word Diff so loosely....point was if anything was gonna go 1st with the wheels stuck my money is on the Rotoflex going was a maybe no need to throw facts at it

My money’s on an axle.

Originally Posted by biggin

My money’s on an axle.

Yeah true there about at thick as a toothpick and the teeth arnt that flash either! Just going off my experience with the failed (cheaper) roto, rather that than an axle any day!

Originally Posted by goingbush

Stronger than welding the engine in place. LS unbreakable mounts.

They however put up a warning for racing use only as vibration issues.
Quote from their web site.
Note: Running a pair of mounts is only recommended for racing purposes as the added stiffness may induce increased vibration. Paired mounts are available from another ad.

Good grief. So those crappy rubber u-joints are still in use. They were a bloody disaster in the 60's when I first came across them in Commer trucks and Hillman Imps.

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

Good grief. So those crappy rubber u-joints are still in use. They were a bloody disaster in the 60's when I first came across them in Commer trucks and Hillman Imps.

Hahaha yes they do indeed, They came from from rag joints in steering collums then some goose from alfa thought it would be a good idea to use them instead of a uni glad something else thinks they are poxy

Originally Posted by Bigbjorn

Good grief. So those crappy rubber u-joints are still in use. They were a bloody disaster in the 60's when I first came across them in Commer trucks and Hillman Imps.

No they are actually very good in German made GKN form. Read my post above as to service in mine and I'm not alone. Most people get.very good service and no vibes from them. I hate driveline vibrations. Cheers

Originally Posted by rangieman

I replaced mine with a uni 5 years ago and with running muddy`s smoother is not a option
I prefer the uni but that is my opinion which is not every one`s cup of tea

Did you have to buy a whole prop shaft or could you modify the existing one to take the UJ? Or get one off a defender or something?

Originally Posted by LRJim

Did you have to buy a whole prop shaft or could you modify the existing one to take the UJ? Or get one off a defender or something?

Earlier RRC models (up to around 1990) all run a suitable uni jointed shaft, not exactly hard to find. I had to modify a LSE shaft for rear uni use on that though, not particularly hard to get done.