not sure which axle to use

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

I have a 1974 series 3 with bad/ dangerous steering. Ihave replaced seering drop link and ball joints and greased up relay. Slightly better now.
Ihave bought a second hand series axle But I have noticed the arms the steering drag link attaches to are on the bottom of the wheel/swivel housing, the one that is on the vehicle has these on top. Is this an issue for me?
All help as allways very much appreciated.

I have searched and cant find an answer to this question.

jamesmartin · May 11, 2014

parts wanted said:
I have a 1974 series 3 with bad/ dangerous steering. Ihave replaced seering drop link and ball joints and greased up relay. Slightly better now.
Ihave bought a second hand series axle But I have noticed the arms the steering drag link attaches to are on the bottom of the wheel/swivel housing, the one that is on the vehicle has these on top. Is this an issue for me?
All help as allways very much appreciated.
I have searched and cant find an answer to this question.

they should be on the bottom for a series 3 1974 ,you have earlier series 2 axle with pendant style arms

major truma 2 · May 11, 2014

i recon that axle is upside down ,,or its a defender axle

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

James, it is on the log book 1974 series 3 so can I swap the Ball joints upside down and fit it. It is the right way up and id marks on axle state series 3 when I do internet search.

jamesmartin · May 11, 2014

parts wanted said:
James, it is on the log book 1974 series 3 so can I swap the Ball joints upside down and fit it. It is the right way up and id marks on axle state series 3 when I do internet search.

id say someone just fitted an earlier axle at one time, no youd need different arms etc

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

Major trauma, LOL, But not a defender axle, will need stub axle oil seal but other wise seems ok.

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

James, can I swap about what Ive got then?

jamesmartin · May 11, 2014

cant you fit the later axle and get drag link trackrod tres to fit

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

yes I think so. To recap the later axle has the arms on the bottom (which is my replacement) The earlier one (which is buggered and on the car) has them on the top.
So I can just keep the track rod ends and drag relay that came with the second Newer axle which I am using as the replacement.SXimples......i hope.

jamesmartin · May 11, 2014

parts wanted said:
yes I think so. To recap the later axle has the arms on the bottom (which is my replacement) The earlier one (which is buggered and on the car) has them on the top.
So I can just keep the track rod ends and drag relay that came with the second Newer axle which I am using as the replacement.SXimples......i hope.

later axle (one that should be fitted to a series 3 )has bottom mounted arms

parts wanted · May 11, 2014

Thanks, as allways excellent knowledge base and help from forum, I can now get on with it.
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