joberrick
Sharpest Tool
My current rear axle set up is the original Dana 44 tapered axles and 3.54 gears with 11" drum brakes on a 63 wagon.
Had decided to swap out for a Scout II axle with the stronger flanged axles but am now looking at Herm's full floating kit for the original axle. I know its the more expensive route, but the idea that I can keep the original axle is appealing if the end result is the same--a stronger and safer axle.
Herm's kit replaces the tapered axles with a spindle set up with much stronger axle shafts. In addition to stronger axle shafts, the weight of the vehicle is no longer carried by the axle shaft and instead is carried by the spindle. Not only should this be a stronger set up, the fact that the wheel doesn't fall off if an axle shaft does break, is a much better scenario, especially at highway speeds... don't ask why I know ;-)
I'd be interested to hear what others think about this, and if anyone has experience with this kit, would love to hear how it has worked out.
Had decided to swap out for a Scout II axle with the stronger flanged axles but am now looking at Herm's full floating kit for the original axle. I know its the more expensive route, but the idea that I can keep the original axle is appealing if the end result is the same--a stronger and safer axle.
Herm's kit replaces the tapered axles with a spindle set up with much stronger axle shafts. In addition to stronger axle shafts, the weight of the vehicle is no longer carried by the axle shaft and instead is carried by the spindle. Not only should this be a stronger set up, the fact that the wheel doesn't fall off if an axle shaft does break, is a much better scenario, especially at highway speeds... don't ask why I know ;-)
I'd be interested to hear what others think about this, and if anyone has experience with this kit, would love to hear how it has worked out.