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Land Rovers => Australian Series 2 & 2A => Topic started by: 2short on September 13, 2014, 06:07:40 PM

Title: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: 2short on September 13, 2014, 06:07:40 PM

Is this normal for s2a's?

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: 2short on September 13, 2014, 06:10:01 PM

And the straps. These are old and will need to be replaced.

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: AlexR on September 13, 2014, 06:26:28 PM

The second pic is normal, I have the same on my S3. The straps are to limit suspension travel I think.

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: 2short on September 14, 2014, 06:51:56 AM

Thanks NATO man.

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: DennisM on September 14, 2014, 07:38:24 AM

Both images are std fittings for a Series 2A 88" & 109", the Series 3 would only have it fitted to the front differential as the rear has a Salisbury, which is a completely different design.
As for the axle limit straps, they are as scarce as rocking horse dung, so whatever you do don't throw them away. Try to source some other material to have them remade, be careful not to fall into the novice crack ( I know you have a long standing military vehicle background) with Land Rover parts, as axle limit straps are available, but ONLY FOR Civvie types, they are too short, hope that's of some help, cheers mate Dennis :)

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: 2short on September 14, 2014, 08:45:36 AM

Quote from: DennisM on September 14, 2014, 07:38:24 AM

Both images are std fittings for a Series 2A 88" & 109", the Series 3 would only have it fitted to the front differential as the rear has a Salisbury, which is a completely different design.
As for the axle limit straps, they are as scarce as rocking horse dung, so whatever you do don't throw them away. Try to source some other material to have them remade, be careful not to fall into the novice crack ( I know you have a long standing military vehicle background) with Land Rover parts, as axle limit straps are available, but ONLY FOR Civvie types, they are too short, hope that's of some help, cheers mate Dennis :)

Thanks Dennis, will do.
As for being a novice, I still very much consider myself one.

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: FFRMAN on September 14, 2014, 10:34:17 PM

good trick for axle straps is fire hose as it is high quality canvas (just like original), cut it open longitudinally then fold it over a couple of times and you have an axle strap - measure length off an old one then bolt it back on

hope that helps

regards
Scott

Title: Re: strengthened and strapped axles
Post by: Minikeg on September 14, 2014, 11:33:10 PM

Quote from: FFRMAN on September 14, 2014, 10:34:17 PM

good trick for axle straps is fire hose as it is high quality canvas (just like original), cut it open longitudinally then fold it over a couple of times and you have an axle strap - measure length off an old one then bolt it back on

hope that helps

regards
Scott

good plan, i have an old firehose. Just need to get a 2a 88 and ill be set  8)