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HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 742

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

For those who ordered the one piece shafts, how are they holding up? We have a local Britpart office where I am right now (overseas) and can order them for when I need to do rear half shaft / drive member work. I just had all 4 of my drive members changed earlier this year for the first time under my ownership. (The 110 is a 2011 model)

These can also be used with the Ashcroft ATBs, right?

Is there a similar, simple solution for the front shafts and drive members?

22nd Jun 2018 2:23am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17526

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I "upgraded" from Ashcroft HD shafts and flanges to genuine one-piece around 25k miles ago and have been very happy with my decision (I run ATBs front, centre, and rear).

There's no equivalent for the front, but the front stub shafts and flanges are better lubricated and less prone to wear.

22nd Jun 2018 7:03am

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 742

Thanks for the feedback, blackwolf.

This will help me with parts selection when the time comes to change things again.

22nd Jun 2018 7:27am

sako243

Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 1231

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White

Anyone considered welding / bonding the drive member and half shafts together? Ed
82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6
95 Defender 110 300Tdi

22nd Jun 2018 12:11pm

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3787

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

At one stage I'm sure I heard that because of the design of the end of later one piece shafts, the centre caps could not be fitted to the SVX/Dual Finish 16" alloys,...or am I imagining it?
Pickles.

22nd Jun 2018 10:35pm

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Possibly true with fitting Discovery shafts as they're more bulbous, but the later ones have much flatter ends. So I don't see it being an issue.

23rd Jun 2018 11:29am

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6112

Update to this one.....

Today a shiny pair of (deep breath,,,,) blue box 1 piece 110 rear shafts arrived.

Shiny as they're not painted anymore

But, first impression is; they look OK. nicely made. look straight, which is always a bonus.

Will get them nailed in on the weekend, see if some of my slop and clanking can be eradicated.

Ordered an Ashcroft P38 locker as well

28th Jan 2020 6:08pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2266

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Ashcroft diff, Jamie ? Shiny !

Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

28th Jan 2020 7:02pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6112

Yes,Mo... only the best

I had an ARB locker in my old Salisbury axle, but when I swapped that a few years back for the puma/late Td5 type casing, I became lockerless (apart from the front one)

got some savings up now, and chatting to Brian at Cabmasters, he has a load of brand new ones for a good price.

Definately worth a punt to anyone who's on the lookout.

28th Jan 2020 7:11pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2266

The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

29th Jan 2020 10:45am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8145

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

You'll like the Ashcroft locker over the arb, better engagement and quicker unlock too in my experience. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

29th Jan 2020 9:06pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6112

Well, new britpart shafts fitted yesterday.

I suspect they wern't made by britpart, as they seem well made.... castings on the drive flange end are very neat and tidy. All 5 bolt holes lined up perfectly, and comparing the old shaft with the new ones, all the thick & thinner parts line up. splines look good as well.

I've only driven down the road and back, but driveline clunking is significantly less (although my CV joints are getting worn on the splines a bit, so that's another job)

Just hope they're made of steel and not cheese.... time will tell, but so far... aces!

5th Feb 2020 8:54pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3686

Any chance of a link to the ones you bought Jim?

6th Feb 2020 6:16am

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6112

https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/halfshaft-rea...37448.html

https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/halfshaft-rea...37447.html

6th Feb 2020 7:00am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 387

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

After some consideration about heavy duty or standard , I changed my rear half shafts for the one piece britpart product about 12000 miles ago. No problems at all. Fitted perfectly. Paid about £130.00. maybe a gamble but so far so good

2015 90 XS Santorini Black

6th Feb 2020 8:42am

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