pickup upgrade

[jallen70]

Hi all. does anyone know where i can get some hardened halfshafts, and get my propshaft done to fit an escort box. (got a 1600 xflow engine and box )

[plastic_orange]

Better off with a stronger back axle - and probably cheaper too. A Minor axle with good shafts should last for a bit if not too hard on it, but it will let you down at the most inconvenient time.

Pete

[charlie_morris_minor]

Birmingham moggy centre do uprated half shafts, but plastic orange is correct save your money and get a better axle..

as for a prop shaft, do a search through yellow pages for a local company as the postage is going to be high due to the weight

[jallen70]

Cool thanks for info . Guess i need an escort back axle then??

[chesney]

Or Marina!

[bmcecosse]

Or Capri - or Dolly.......

[plastic_orange]

Or MGB, Toyota,Volvo

PO

[jallen70]

odear this is sounding complex . thanks for the replies . im watching some escort axles on ebay.. Is there much work to be done to make it fit??,

[charlie_morris_minor]

you will need to reposition the axle mounts to mount on to the minor springs. then you will need a propshaft as you have already identified, just tell the person making it what flanges you have and it should not be a problem.

[plastic_orange]

A mark 1 Capri axle fitted straight onto the Minor springs - needed new U bolts though, then just changed rear prop flange to capri - you'll have to get correct length though.
For handbrake I just used the capri one and shortened the cable as Minor handbrake lever didn't have enough travel.

Pete

[jallen70]

Is MGB GT (not wire weel) rear axel any good??..

[plastic_orange]

Yes, that's been used before - although I think it's slightly narrower than a Minor axle. Check out http://mog.myfreeforum.org/forum48.php as folk here have done it.

Pete

[jallen70]

Well i`ve plumped for an Escort back axle(think its a MK1) . I`ve got Ford front ends and a Ford engine so thought it would be best.[frame][/frame].. Guess what i won!!!.. Thing is...... now what do i have todo??? [frame][/frame]
Morriford pickup

[lowride stepside]

A little fabrication will get it sitting on your springs , a few measurment and send the ford prop to dyno prop or some other reputable company , unless by some miricaleits the right length, then its just dampers and brakes ,