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2016/04/07 15:59:02 (permalink)
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English axle housing strengthening

Who has strengthened an english axle housing for gravel rallying and how did you do it? I've seen the brace underneath, but what about an alloy piece like on a group 4 atlas? Ok go!!
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    martymexico
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    Re: English axle housing strengthening 2016/04/08 12:37:08 (permalink)
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    I've done a couple over the years, either use 2in RHS and weld it across the back or underneath but not any lower than the diff centre lump.. I'll take a few pics when i get home
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    Re: English axle housing strengthening 2016/04/09 16:18:57 (permalink)
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    Finally got to take pics.. The first one is my zetec mk1 Escort Mexico and the other is my mk2 escort I've had for 20+yrs , awaiting resto. Plenty of webs n wildlife down there lol..


    These should help decide how to tackle beefing the housing up.

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    Re: English axle housing strengthening 2016/04/13 17:57:35 (permalink)
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    Thanks mate, ground clearance is good to have, the second photo is a good option.
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    Re: English axle housing strengthening 2016/04/15 09:34:22 (permalink)
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    I noticed this a while ago. New axle cases with bushes new the diff to support the shafts and keep the oil in the diff. http://www.spcomponents.co.uk/gpage5.html
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