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« on: November 08, 2007, 19:43:29 »
Hi
Are series 2 and series 3 axels the same and can swap over?
Steve
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2007, 21:04:25 »
It depends on what year, and whether they are from short or long wheel base Land Rovers.

On S2(a) LRs before 1971 (chassis suffix up to G), the wheel studs are the narrower 15/16" type, chassis suffix H has the later M16 stud with 1 1/16" (27mm). There's no real issue swapping with different studs so long as you have the nuts!

LWB rear will have 11" drums SLS (single leading shoe)
SWB rear will have 10" drums SLS
LWB front will have 11" drums TLS (twin leading shoe)
SWB front will have 10" drums SLS

Some SWB may have been upgraded to LWB front drums
Later S3s (from 79/80 onwards?) all have the same front axles that are the LWB front TLS setup.

All this is for the Rover axles, there are other axles (ENV & Salisbury) for heavy duty LWB models, these won't easily swap out for Rover axles.
I think the LWB rear axle has the springs slightly further apart than the SWB model, certainly this is the case for a Salisbury fitting to a SWB, needs the spring mounts moving.

There may also be different brake connections on the brakes between S2 and S3, whereby S3 will have metric style, but again, depends what it's off. No real problem though as the back plates can be easily taken off and swapped over on the axles.

What you seen, and what they intended for?
Amber is a 1971 Series IIa with a 2286 petrol


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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2007, 17:47:51 »
All S3 LWB had salibury's as standard fit, as ^^^ said LWB springs are on outriggers futher out than a SWB that has them under the chassis rail itself.
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2007, 21:31:23 »
Hi
Thanks for the info.
I have been offered some rebuilt S3 axels and was wondering if I could fit on a 69 S2 SWB.

Steve
1969 Dormobile 2A.1969 Series 2a,Series 3 FC ex fire engine,1978 S3 Lightweight

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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2007, 21:05:46 »
The front will, check to see if the rear axle is a swb (diff looks same as the front axle), or lwb salisbury style (funny shape, nuts at the rear).

If it's a salisbury rear, then I would leave it and just take the front.
Amber is a 1971 Series IIa with a 2286 petrol


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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2007, 22:16:28 »
Hi
Well went a  brought the axels today front is almost fitted rear will leave until latter.
They both look similar so not the sailsbury type,think i got a good deal they have all new drums and shoes new swivels seals etc new track rods,braided brake pipes.

Steve
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2007, 13:39:37 »
sounds like you got a gem there mate, well done





 






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