Axle question

sunbeamsam

sunbeamsam

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So, my spare diff has been rebuilt and I plan to switch it over this winter. Question - were all Commers fitted with the same half shafts or is there a risk that I whip the diff out only to find my half shafts have a different number of splines or some such similiar annoyance?

Looking at the manual, changing the rear wheel bearings looks an arse of a job without the right tools? I guess I make up some extra extra long legs for my puller? Or is there a secret trick?
 
sunbeamsam said:
So, my spare diff has been rebuilt and I plan to switch it over this winter. Question - were all Commers fitted with the same half shafts or is there a risk that I whip the diff out only to find my half shafts have a different number of splines or some such similiar annoyance?

Looking at the manual, changing the rear wheel bearings looks an arse of a job without the right tools? I guess I make up some extra extra long legs for my puller? Or is there a secret trick?
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Having never changed the bearings on one I'm not 100% sure but it's probably possible to cut the old bearings off and press the new ones on with a long tube and hammer?
 
The splines are all the same, the difference comes in the flange end. 1500 shafts have a smaller bearing than 2000 & 2500’s.
 
Thanks guys sounds like I'll be okay then. I'm fairly sure they are both from a 1500 (they both had the smaller drums). I'll keep the angle grinder as a plan B just in case.

What were the 4.2s on then? I thought the 4.77 was lowest out there?
 
A 4.77 is lower geared than a 4.22. I.e you’ll have lower revs at higher speeds with a 4.22 but less pulling power. To run one on 15” wheels and with a standard engine, not sure, but might struggle a little
 
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