What we do
Complete stripping, cleaning and inspection of the axle, reconditioning of all bearing seats, then the decisive part: setting up the ring and pinion to factory specification — backlash, pinion depth, contact-pattern check. Bearing friction torque is set with a torque gauge and drag pointer.
What it gives you
Quiet running
a correctly set final drive does not howl — the most common difference between “overhauled” and “properly overhauled”.Fixed price
we deliberately take our time on this work without the bill growing with it.With or without LSD
on request a limited-slip differential can be fitted during the overhaul.Uprated swing axles for the 356
for engine outputs from 110 hp we make swing axles with matched splines in the brake drums / wheel hubs — new, in stock. To go with them, the CrMo steel differential carrier with 12-bolt mounting.
Typical problems this solves
- Howling or droning rear axle, especially under load
- Oil loss and play after decades without attention
- Previous “repairs” done without setting up the ring and pinion