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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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personally I would start with a trailer axle complete with suspension , brakes , , hubs , mounting points already on it then work up from there
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1st May 2015 1:10pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870  
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The axle I have purchased is complete except for the suspension. Leaf springs will get in the way / move the axle too far back. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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1st May 2015 4:05pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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I don't mean leafs , axle with indespension style suspension
like eBay item number: eBay Item No. 251941086728 |
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1st May 2015 4:30pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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That type did come up in conversation with the man in the trailer shop. He suggested that the beam type axle would be stronger and more suited to the role I am going to be using it for. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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1st May 2015 4:56pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 919 
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Hi.
I as a side hobby I spend a little bit of time here and then around rally stages and I have seen a few dollys in use. Atlas Rally Recovery run a unit which uses indespension units and 13inch wheels. They can be found on Facebook if you have such new-fangled technology. Down here Ralph of Western Rally Recovery again uses a similar outfit although with a spec lift instead of suspended.  Click image to enlarge |
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1st May 2015 7:37pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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what you using for suspension? |
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1st May 2015 8:35pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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I am going to use the coil springs that are on the Harvey now. On the pink picture the spring turrets are the upright tubes. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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1st May 2015 9:14pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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I have seen one or two using indespension units but kinda like the solid beam type axles. No Facebook for me 
I have seen a few pics of Ralph's setup knocking around. There are many ideas/setups around the rally scene. Its case of which works best for me I guess? 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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1st May 2015 9:17pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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Ah ok , thought you wanted to get rid of the coil spring set up because of way the axle mounted |
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1st May 2015 9:21pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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No the coils are staying. Essentially its the same suspension set-up mirrored across to the wider axle and using new coil mounts on the axle. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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1st May 2015 9:30pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 919
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Click image to enlarge That is atlas Recovery tow dolly. |
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2nd May 2015 8:14am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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Thanks - Looks a well used bit of kit. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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2nd May 2015 9:58am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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Work has started. New axle collected 45mm solid beam with 5 stud hubs and 12" wheels.
5mm folded U channel section also collected along with the spring turrets. Old axle removed from the Harvey to make life easier measuring up - the old axle can be refitted in about 30-45mins so the Harvey can stay mobile if needed. The U channel needed a bit of trimming down to fit between the hub back plates. In the picture the inside of the black tape (as shown on the wood) is the original width of the Harvey axle, so it works out about 13-14" extra per side with the new axle. Click image to enlarge Next step is to cut out two 60mm holes for the spring turrets to sit in and then I can tack weld these in place and then to fit the U channel to the existing Harvey frame so then I can work out the other bits needed. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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23rd May 2015 6:44pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5870
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A bit more done today with a help from a mate.
Started to get the U channel into place to see how it fits and see how it looks with the spring uprights in place. From the rear Click image to enlarge From the front Click image to enlarge Next step is to bolt the U channel to the original section to get things in place and ready for the next bits. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th Jun 2015 6:28pm |
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