Rear axle interchanging

rrc · 2/7/09, 2:13 PM

I have a few old axles and centers and was wondering if a winters axle fits properly in a halibrand case and vise versa.Is there any problems with the mounting of the ring gear or spacing? thanks

2/23/09, 5:14 AM

I have done this recently. I used a halibrand axle with a Franklin replacement center for Winters. The only hang up was the collar the ring gear bolts on was slightly burred, so i turned it on the lathe and every thing went together fine. My only advice is don't try to straighten the axle, and always check them for straight after a crash.
Always drive safe and avoid contact.

2/7/09, 2:13 PM	#1 Rear axle interchanging
rrc Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 237	I have a few old axles and centers and was wondering if a winters axle fits properly in a halibrand case and vise versa.Is there any problems with the mounting of the ring gear or spacing? thanks

2/23/09, 5:14 AM	#2 Re: Rear axle interchanging
double duece Posts: n/a	I have done this recently. I used a halibrand axle with a Franklin replacement center for Winters. The only hang up was the collar the ring gear bolts on was slightly burred, so i turned it on the lathe and every thing went together fine. My only advice is don't try to straighten the axle, and always check them for straight after a crash. Always drive safe and avoid contact.