From: sanders@triton.unm.edu
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 92 08:25:04 -0600
I'm following up a suggestion by sfisher to reconsider my MGB's rear
axle gearing....
I am interested in increasing the rear end (numerical) gearing in my
69 MGB.
1b) is it really such a pain to disassemble/reassemble tube axles?
Yes.
2) how easy is it to swap out a tube axle for a banjo axle? (for wire wheels)
It is very easy. I can't remember what all you need to change, but I know
you have to change the U-bolts and the other hardware that holds it to
the springs. I am not sure about the arms for the shocks.
2b) any other advantages/disadvantages of banjo over tube? weight?
The banjo axle is lighter, but it is not as strong. However, it is plenty
strong enough for an MGB.
I hope you either have overdrive or you never drive on the interstate.
James
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