d9022

Well-Known Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #1

from a 1981 SIII 109 LWB fit on a 1974 SII SWB
I've been offered for free a SII with no front axle or engine
I have a spare 2.25 engine and a 109 axle. If the axle fits I will be
able to convince She who must be obeyed that I can turn it round in to a runner, If not then I'll have to pass.

 

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Freetime101

Active Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #2

1974 would be a sIII?

The front axles are the same on LWB/SWB but the LWB rears have the springs set further apart than the SWB.

As a complete axle it should fit, parts may not be interchangeable though (10 spline vs 24 etc), and your track rod ends may also need to be changed but it'll fit

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Mar 12, 2014

• #3

I'm sure the later models have a rationalised axle which I believe has a different hub seal and wheel bearing arrangement as well IIRC

 

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NiteMare

New Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #4

a front axle from a 109 will fit an 88" and vice versa, as long as it's from a Series 2a or S3 without any troubles

there's no point in confusing the issue with minor details of "rationalised" bearings etc' as it's the axle case that bolts to the springs

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Mar 13, 2014

• #5

NiteMare said:

a front axle from a 109 will fit an 88" and vice versa, as long as it's from a Series 2a or S3 without any troubles

there's no point in confusing the issue with minor details of "rationalised" bearings etc' as it's the axle case that bolts to the springs

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....until you need to buy seals, bearings etc at a later date! If you ever sell the vehicle on PLEASE tell the new owner about this.

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• Mar 14, 2014

• #6

Yes! I've got a shelf full of useless bearings as mines had an older axle swapped on at some point...