couple of questions on 8 3/4 mopar rears

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by bill dedman

Myron,

The hardware (lug nuts, studs, thick spacer washers, etc.) were all together, in a box, and seemed very complete, but there were no washers for that purpose included. I don't think a washer is a part of that deal.

The holes that were not there might be a strength consideration, but have you ever seen an axle flange break or distort the flange itself, because of a strength issue? I haven't, and don't think that's a viable consideration in this case.

But, I've been wrong before... could be, again...

Thanks for your input!!!

Bill

i'm thinking you're right,http://www.markwilliams.com/axles.aspx

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by tomslik

i'm thinking you're right,http://www.markwilliams.com/axles.aspx

I didn't think it was a strength consideration, but a cost consideration since lightened flanges, when offered, are an extra cost option.

I broke a Strange axle in a 10 second, 2,850lb footbrake Challenger after about 8-10 years and thousands of runs. A friend who had the car before had a 440/4 speed, but only for a year or two. But I never had any issues with the 2-3 sets of Moser axles and spools I've bought.

[bill dedman]

Tom,
Thanks for that link showing severly lightened flanges. I knew I'd seen that somewhere... just couldn't remember where.

I think these axles are going to work well for me; just didn't think much of the way they were delivered, with the rough spots and the lack of that access hole in the flanges. Hopefully, my ol' junk won't hurt 'em.


Bill