The Quaife TR3 axles are an improvement, but still don't capture the
bearing if your axle breaks, which means your wheel falls off. I think the
Southwick conversion is critical if you're building a car with competitive
horsepower. And their axles are stout.
-----Original Message-----
From: T.R. Scratchings [mailto:wob@dandrade.freeserve.co.uk]
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 5:37 AM
To: Peter Vucinic
Cc: friends of triumph
Subject: Re: Quaife Axles and Hubs for TR's
Hi Peter-
Hope you enjoyed the cam gears.
1. Quaife rear hubs are essential. The old Corvair conversion leaves way
too short a splined section, leading to early UJ failure. You can't buy
direct from Quaife BTW; I can supply a pair with a bit of discount if you
like. They're pretty much maintenance free, and are also very easy to
dismantle when the time comes, unlike the ####** originals. We use heavy
duty drive shafts with these hubs, incorporating a larger inner UJ, and
Teflon coated splines, which also last forever. Cost is #295 a pair. 2.
Quaife only make a shaft for the TR-4. They're good. I have an alternative
source of shafts for Lockheed TR2-3 axles, Girling TR3-3A, and Girling
TR-4, which are just as good , but much keener priced. I'd suggest using
billet steel rear hubs in conjunction with these shafts, which are
excellent.
Jon Wood Classic Racecraft
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Vucinic" <vucinic@b140.aone.net.au>
To: "FOT" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 12:00 PM
Subject: Quaife Axles and Hubs for TR's
> Gentlemen,
> Is there any one amongst us who has experience and/or purchased and/or
used:
> -
> 1. QUAIFE Triumph TR4A/TR5/TR6 Race Hub Assembly
> 2. QUAIFE Triumph TR3 & TR4 Heavy Duty Half Shafts
>
> Thanks
>
> Kind Regards
> Peter Vucinic
> WORKS-4
> TR-4
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