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LeanneNCharlie:
hi all. is it possible to convert discovery axles to fit to series leaf springs? if it is, what is involed and where do i get the bits needed? i already have the axles and am a good welder.

many thanks, charlie

andyb:
This has been covered a number of times, but basically......steering links on coiled axle 'clash' with the leaf spring location. I've seen it done the once but I just can't remember where now, there were some clear mods to overcome the steering problem.

What are you trying to achieve? Disc brakes. There are conversion kits. If it's a SWB then LWB front brakes with a late S3 servo will give you pretty good brakes.

LeanneNCharlie:
hi andy. yes i am trying to get disc brakes all round to be able to stop the v8 in a safe and secure manor. i know there are conversions for the front but i'd like them on the back as well and i am considering using a disco gearbox also. this would mean permanent 4x4 and as i understand from other members on here the series front axle isn't designed to take that.

fordlltwm:

--- Quote from: LeanneNCharlie on September 10, 2008, 18:57:00 ---hi andy. yes i am trying to get disc brakes all round to be able to stop the v8 in a safe and secure manor. i know there are conversions for the front but i'd like them on the back as well and i am considering using a disco gearbox also. this would mean permanent 4x4 and as i understand from other members on here the series front axle isn't designed to take that.

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the disco g'box won;t fit without serious mods to the chassis and such, since it is seriously longer, the only way to fit it would be a defender front :scold: :scold: :scold: :scold: :scold: :scold:

LeanneNCharlie:
thanks for the reply. i hadn't taken into consideration the front end :oops:. it still has to look original. :) i guess i'll be sticking to the series gearbox as i do have all the adaptors for it.

Are series 2a/3 axles different to discovery/90 axles when measured from  axle end to end? :-k

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