upgrade to 24 spline axles on S3?

[davran]

All,

I've read that in '93(?) Land Rovers switched from 10-spline to 24-spline axles. Is this a difficult retrofit? Is the housing the same?

I'm told spring-shackle mounts need to be moved to install a Salisbury -- Dana? -- axle on a Series LR; would a 24-spline axle upgrade need any frame changes?

Thanks,

[red90]

I'm pretty sure a 24 spline diff and shafts will go straight into a stock Rover rear axle by putting in a center from a coiler. If you want to keep the Series 4.7 R&P, you need a spacer.

http://www.ashcrofttransmissions.co.uk/ ... ductId=129

See hear for some shafts that won't break.
http://www.seriestrek.com/axles.html

Just Google on the Sals swap if you want to go that route. There are some downside to a Sals. If SWB, the driveshaft is pretty short. Then weight and ground clearance.

[davran]

Does anyone in BC convert Series axles to 24-spline? Is there any way to keep the 4.7-ish:1 ratio or do you have to go to the Disco 3.? ratio?

This is a future project, so I'm just gathering info.

Thanks,

[Green Giant]

Talk to Aart at UK Trek and Traction... He might have some pretty hard to break 10 spline axles. He would also be able to help you with converting to 24 spline.

[davran]

Excellent, thanks. I may not have any problems on an 88 that's not going to be a heavy hauler, but I want to know how to fix it properly when broken axles arise.

[davran]

Many different Rover 24-spline gearing choices from Great Basin Rovers. Thank you Teriann Wakeman:

http://www.greatbasinrovers.com/cs_driv ... aring.html