new front axle purchased. gonna change the seals on swivel joints and regrease.also gonna give it a jolly good clean and paint before it goes on. never a dull moment.

ok cheers boys. thats my weekend planned out for me then. gonna get down and dirty with ma disco!

have developed a nice crack in the front axle after doing some off roading. anybody know weather it can be welded (is it cast or maleable iron?). I can get a replacement easily enough but getting it welded would be obviously quicker.

:welcome::welcome:bought a very tidy (inside and out) 1996 disco just before christmas 2011 with the intention of doing a modicum of off roading. but took it on the rough stuff once and immediately got bit by the bug. have since fitted new sills then rock sliders over them, tank guard with...

bought a very tidy (inside and out) 1996 disco just before christmas 2011 with the intention of doing a modicum of off roading. but took it on the rough stuff once and immediately got bit by the bug. have since fitted new sills then rock sliders over them, tank guard with removable tow bar and...