Mikewilliams · Nov 13, 2019

Hello forum members,
Is it possible to identify what my axles have come off?
I bought my 90 with the intention to strip it down and rebuild.
Its a 1990 vehicle with solid discs all round. Ive scraped the paint away to try and find any identification numbers but nothing has stood out yet.
I’ll take some photos of any areas on the axles if it helps the experts.
Thanks for your help
Mike

Rodeo Joe · Nov 13, 2019

Probably disco 1 axles, straight swap to a 90 and disc braked.

Pappasmurf · Nov 13, 2019

What makes you think they aren't the original axles? The 1990 Ninety came with solid discs.

tottot · Nov 13, 2019

No Pappasmurf, Míne is a 1990 90 and has drums on the rear and had the smaller front calipers. [ now has 110 calipers, an easy bolt on upgrade for early 90's ] What engine Mike ?

Pappasmurf · Nov 13, 2019

tottot said:
No Pappasmurf, Míne is a 1990 90 and has drums on the rear and had the smaller front calipers. [ now has 110 calipers, an easy bolt on upgrade for early 90's ] What engine Mike ?

Someone may have done a disc conversion.

Pappasmurf · Nov 13, 2019

Pappasmurf said:
Someone may have done a disc conversion.

Oh and I have an 89 Ninety with discs all round, on original axles.

tottot · Nov 13, 2019

You never know for shure with Land Rover of old, they often used up stuff left over in the parts bin even after official changes were made.

Rodeo Joe · Nov 13, 2019

Pappasmurf said:
Oh and I have an 89 Ninety with discs all round, on original axles.

I doubt very much its on the original axles then if its discs all round at that age. Yes it might be an aftermarket conversion but I bet it left the factory with drums

Mikewilliams · Nov 14, 2019

It was originally a 19j, it had a 200tdi in it when i bought it and now has a 3.9 v8

Its been messed about with quite a lot over the years.

zeaphod · Nov 14, 2019

Rodeo Joe said:
I doubt very much its on the original axles then if its discs all round at that age. Yes it might be an aftermarket conversion but I bet it left the factory with drums

Unless you are the first owner of these 30 something year old vehicles, it's pretty much impossible to know what has been done. Rear drums were certainly standard fitment on some defenders in 1990 - I had one.

Mikewilliams · Dec 8, 2019

ok guys, bit of an update for you.
the front and rear axles have integral drive flanges and I think that they are the thick ones.
does this shed some light?

Mikewilliams · Dec 13, 2019

Everything seems to point towards early discovery axles with 10 spline shafts.
Can anyone confirm this?

Rodeo Joe · Dec 13, 2019

Rodeo Joe said:
Probably disco 1 axles, straight swap to a 90 and disc braked.

Probably.

tottot · Dec 13, 2019

Most likely.

Hicap phill · Dec 13, 2019

Photos??

Mikewilliams · Dec 14, 2019

I’ve searched and searched and can confirm that they are definitely Early disco 1 / range rover classic 10 spline axles with the stubby outer shaft with integral drive flange.

Question:
Are they any better/stronger than newer axles? 300tdi, td5, tdci ?

tottot · Dec 14, 2019

No, but there is not a lot in it.

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