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scooby:
Hi there i am thinking of putting a disco rear axle on my 86 defender which would be the best year to buy for easy swap over. Just want a quick swap so all i have to do is change the brake to fit a comp" rear axle. Or do i have to change more then that when swaping, after buying a shed from ebay were they said all was ok with it i have alot of work on my hands now like body repair chassis holes etc norm" defender wear and tear for a old truck. but as i have to do alot more then i thought i which to do some jobs as easy as poss. One thing as come out of this do not belive everyone ebay, glad i got it a bit cheaper thou, on the final bid.

Disco Matt:
I think the Disco has a different differential ratio to the Defender? I know the transfer boxes are different anyway.

craig_midz:
any 200 disco axle will do ya mate will bolt straight in2 a 90 but u might have to change the threads on the brake lines as some are metric thread an early defenders where imperial

crazymac:

--- Quote from: Disco Matt on April 06, 2009, 12:16:34 ---I think the Disco has a different differential ratio to the Defender? I know the transfer boxes are different anyway.

--- End quote ---

No, no different at all, the difference is purely in the transfer box.

Have a look at the trailing arms, there was two different types fitted if I remember? Go for pre 94 discovery and you should be fine.

clbarclay:
The only differance in trailing arms I know of is early ones were made from tube and later ones solid bar. Either should fit both axles. For choice the tube arms are stronger.

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