35s on standard Rover axles

Joined: 29 May 2003 Location: hidin frm da wiminz!!!

How long will the axles last? Are they strong enough.

You see i been copin shit about the 265/75R16 (yeah you already know) *coubastardsgh* *cough*

I originally went for this size b4 deciding to go crazy with the suspension on my 88-89 range rover. I was also advised that 35s would place way to much load strees on the axles (crown wheel or whateva).

Like i said currently the axles are standard I am looking to fit a maxi to the rear at a later date (not sure how late you see I GOT NO MONEY LEFT).

WHAT DO YOU PEOPLE RECOMMEND Confused

I would really liek to run 35's but if the car breaks straight away (first trip offroad) then its gonna be offroad for awile Very Happy

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Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Neither here nor there

With 35's and standard axles, its a matter of WHEN not IF they will break!
Even with Maxidrive/McNamara axles/lockers you will still eventually bust the CW&P with 35's.

Unless you drive a maller..... The Finger

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

Depends on how you drive it?? I have a mate with 37"s on his 82 Rangie with 350 chev with maxi rear but 10 spline ARB air locker up front has never done a cv or axle.He drives stuff picks good lines & if he cant get up he winches or drives around

I run 35 Centrepides but drive hard and have done crown wheel & pinion & cv but never a Maxi axle

Cheers Mal Very Happy

Joined: 29 May 2003 Location: hidin frm da wiminz!!!

hmmmmm i dont know how i drive, i drive conservatively but every now and then i might give it a bit of shit.

And I would have to invest in lower gear ratios.......
How much is a replacement CW&P ? Very Happy

Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Neither here nor there

I wouldn't just keep replacing the rover ones, do a hilux centre conversion. And before you ask - SEARCH!!!!!! Very Happy

Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Location: Over there

I am running 34" JT2's on standard 10 spliners with a rear ARB locker only and have so far only broken a single CV... But I do drive to survive cos I can't afford the upgrade yet...

It can be done.

And lets face it spare 10 spliners are cheap!

Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 12:58 pm

This is what happens to std rover axles and diffs with 35's

http://www.online4x4.net/Graphics/Media/GemBrook/090901/Gembrook%20-%20090901.htm

Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Location: Marsden QLD

It is a matter of when not if like Tuff RR said, but if you drive carefully like Bodge has stated, you should be fine. 10 spliners are cheap as chips, but you could upgrade to the later 24 spline Discovery axles and diff, although the centre is still much the same as the old 10 spliners from what I hear (correct me if this isn't true).

I only run 31's and still have busted a diff, but no axles. Like Bodge, I run a 10 spline ARB air locker in the arse end as well, haven't broken an axle YET. (going away this weekend and let you know if I did touch wood!!!!!)

I say go for it, but be conservative on your of-road exploits and don't go mental with the loud pedal and you hould be fine.

Aquarangie

[quote]If it ain't broke, leave the bastard alone!!!!

Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 10:58 pm

I have some axles for sale Very Happy

Joined: 20 Oct 2002

If you are keen then do it and carry spares and know how to change them.

A 10 spline axle is supprisingly strong if its in good condition. When they are old and have wear marks on the splines and maybe a few cracks is when they will fall off easily.

Steppping up to 35s wont magically destroy axles. Its just a degrees thing and you will just destroy them more quickly.

Sam

Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Location: St Helena, Melbourne.

If you dont have the cash to play with the big boys then dont go sick on your car! With all the mods you are conteplating i can see you rolling it first trip out !

Joined: 11 Jan 2003 Location: NZ

Bodge wrote:

I am running 34" JT2's on standard 10 spliners with a rear ARB locker only and have so far only broken a single CV... But I do drive to survive cos I can't afford the upgrade yet...

It can be done.

And lets face it spare 10 spliners are cheap!

/memory lapse mode on

and a diff and an axle I think Bodge!

/memory lapse mode off

Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Location: Over there

Nice try LOWbox...

I busted the diff pre-ARB... so that doesn't count....

Its a complicated points system that I wouldn't expect you to understand... Wink