Axle size

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Axle size

Post by The Bird Man » Sat May 11, 2013 2:37 pm

Hi everyone, I notice that the 410 axles are smaller than the 413's, is bigger better and what would you recommend ? Thanks in advance ;)

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Re: Axle size

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sat May 11, 2013 2:41 pm

410 and 413 are the same size. It is the Samurai that has wider axles and outboarded spring mounts.

Wider axles = more stability :D
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Re: Axle size

Post by The Bird Man » Sat May 11, 2013 2:55 pm

Ah yes, sorry my mistake. Reason I ask is I have a 410 SJ and Samurai and am using the parts off one for the other. Can you recommend where I can get the seals and felts for the knuckle ball by any chance ? Oh and thanks for your response ;)

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Re: Axle size

Post by Edweird » Sat May 11, 2013 3:47 pm

dan_2k_uk wrote:Wider axles = more stability :D
Also greater moment forces. The longer something is the easier it is to bend. Not likely to happen but mathematically it's true.
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Re: Axle size

Post by dazerede » Sat May 11, 2013 3:52 pm

I would love to fit samurai axles on my 410 so I can get rid of my spaces

Plus the 410 axles have a lower dif ratio
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Post by Anton » Sat May 11, 2013 5:05 pm

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Re: Axle size

Post by The Bird Man » Sat May 11, 2013 5:37 pm

Ah ha, so the samurai axles it is then :D Is the SJ 410 inferior to the Samurai in any way other than that ? Also are the bodies interchangeable ?

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Re: Axle size

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sat May 11, 2013 6:15 pm

Bodies can be swapped. Just remember you would need to move the perches on the axles and 413 and Sammy axles only take diffs thatare a higher ratio so wont be good with the 1L engine. Although there may be a vitara diff you could use to get the gearing back.

Apart from what has been mentioned any other diferences between the 2 are pretty much personal prefrence.
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Re: Axle size

Post by The Bird Man » Tue May 14, 2013 6:38 pm

Cushty ! Thanks chaps ;) Can't wait to get it all finished and on the road !! :D

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