half shafts - which type?

Post by **eastona** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:00 pm

I broke one on a SIII Land-Rover, but managed to lock the centre diff and drive home (I didn't give much thought to all that swarf grinding around.)

I also broke one on my midget (in the centre of town, not driving like a hooligan). That was much trickier to get home!

The axle does tramp loads around hairpins when you're caning it, I think that's what did for my diff, it whines like crazy now.

Andrew

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:34 am

If you fit the 7 leaf springs designed for the Traveller - axle tramp is very much reduced!

Post by **Onne** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:37 pm

So is comfort though...

Certain traders sell kits that keep the axle in place.

Post by **minor_hickup** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:40 pm

bmcecosse wrote:If you fit the 7 leaf springs designed for the Traveller - axle tramp is very much reduced!

True, but new 5 leafs should have the same effect. Most original springs have lost any oomph they once had. With decent shocks (ie. functioning!) and good springs axle tramp should only be a worry on tuned motors and if you're doing donuts!

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:12 pm

Is it right that old, sloppy rubber bushes can contribute to axle tramp? and that you can therefore help prevent it by fitting new, firmer polybushes? (as long as your springs are in good nick?)

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:56 pm

Is it right that old, sloppy rubber bushes can contribute to axle tramp?

worn out bushes will give some additional 'slop' to the spring mountings - so replacing them with good ones is always a good thing.

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:58 pm

ooh check me out with my mechanical knowledge!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:58 pm

Even new 5 leaf springs are not as good for preventing axle tramp as decent 7 leafs. And - I find my Trav is still far too soft even with the 7 leaf springs .