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Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 2:37 pm
by The Bird Man
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 ;)

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 2:41 pm
by dan_2k_uk
410 and 413 are the same size. It is the Samurai that has wider axles and outboarded spring mounts.

Wider axles = more stability :D

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 2:55 pm
by The Bird Man
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 ;)

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 3:47 pm
by Edweird
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.

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 3:52 pm
by dazerede
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

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 5:05 pm
by Anton

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 5:37 pm
by The Bird Man
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 ?

Re: Axle size

Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 6:15 pm
by dan_2k_uk
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.

Re: Axle size

Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:38 pm
by The Bird Man
Cushty ! Thanks chaps ;) Can't wait to get it all finished and on the road !! :D