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McNamara single piece cross shaft - GROUP BUY

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McNamara single piece cross shaft - GROUP BUY

Post by Micka »

There are a few boys on Pirate4x4 that have expressed interest in buying a McNamara single piece cross shaft for their LT230 transfers.

I'm posting up here to see if there is an interest to get enough numbers for a decent group buy. The last one we had on here yielded a fairly good discount on Maxi-Drive transfer gears, so they do work and can get you a good discount.

For those who don't know, the single piece cross shaft is one of the 'must really do that one day' modifications for the LT230 that pretty well removes the only weak link in the case. The OEM shaft is 2 pieces and has been known to fail leaving you with no drive and what can be a costly repair, depending on what else happens to break. The OEM shafts have cut outs in them and they overlap (like joining two pieces of timber) whereas the single piece cross shaft is a one piece design that is much stronger.

So if getting offroad is something you tend to do in your Rover, then get a cross shaft from McNamara.

Group buy starts here:

Who is in? Prices will depend on numbers, but I think they're around the $110 mark.

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Post by Grover69 »

Micka wrote:There are a few boys on Pirate4x4 that have expressed interest in buying a McNamara single piece cross shaft for their LT230 transfers.

I'm posting up here to see if there is an interest to get enough numbers for a decent group buy. The last one we had on here yielded a fairly good discount on Maxi-Drive transfer gears, so they do work and can get you a good discount.

For those who don't know, the single piece cross shaft is one of the 'must really do that one day' modifications for the LT230 that pretty well removes the only weak link in the case. The OEM shaft is 2 pieces and has been known to fail leaving you with no drive and what can be a costly repair, depending on what else happens to break. The OEM shafts have cut outs in them and they overlap (like joining two pieces of timber) whereas the single piece cross shaft is a one piece design that is much stronger.

So if getting offroad is something you tend to do in your Rover, then get a cross shaft from McNamara.

Group buy starts here:

Who is in? Prices will depend on numbers, but I think they're around the $110 mark.

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Post by def90 »

could be keen michael maybe for 2....
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Post by TWISTY »

Keen too. :cool:
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Post by 6.5 rangie »

I already have one, but it may be easier (to deal with ;) ) Ashcrofts to get them, i ordered a LT230 rebuild kit from them and cross shaft, had it in 5 days from the UK.
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Yea I need one
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Post by dck7aok »

Benny, Are you pulling the welded centre out of the moonbuggy???
Even with a single piece cross shaft and new thrust washers, it'll flog out in about 3-4 runs/digs/sessions.
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Post by WICKED »

dck7aok wrote:Benny, Are you pulling the welded centre out of the moonbuggy???
Even with a single piece cross shaft and new thrust washers, it'll flog out in about 3-4 runs/digs/sessions.

How's that? Isn't the point of the one piece shaft too "weld" the diff and make it (front eng) rear wheel drive?
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Post by 440 BB »

my understanding is that the one piece just strengthens the diff, you would need a spool if you wanted to weld it without welding, as far as im aware no one makes one
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Post by dck7aok »

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Heavy Duty LT 230 Cross Pin

The standard LT230's have a two piece cross pin in the centre diff, this is two shafts with a cut out in the centre so they can overlap.

Last ones I got from McNamara were $150 inc shipping to Qld.

Last I spoke to them they were out of stock and not doing anymore.
Group buy might convince them.

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Post by evanstaniland »

Yea could be keen
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Post by 6.5 rangie »

dck7aok wrote:Image
Heavy Duty LT 230 Cross Pin

The standard LT230's have a two piece cross pin in the centre diff, this is two shafts with a cut out in the centre so they can overlap.

Last ones I got from McNamara were $150 inc shipping to Qld.

Last I spoke to them they were out of stock and not doing anymore.
Group buy might convince them.

Dan.
$150, is that gold plated. Ashcrofts work out about $72 plus frieght on top. My whole LT230 rebuild kit and cross pin was around $300 landed
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Post by evanstaniland »

Yea checkt the Ashcroft site last nite and way cheaper than $150
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Post by Petes »

dck7aok wrote:Image
Oi! dont show pictures of my special 'shim-free' broken junk! (everyone will want one!) :finger: :lol:

Just get one from Ashcrofts. miles cheaper and easier to deal with.
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Post by Petes »

This it what it looks like with the new one:

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Post by Micka »

Yes Ashcroft is WAY cheaper.

McNamara will do them at $145 each. Told him that the Ashcroft ones were half the price and he suggested to shop there.
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Post by Petes »

Just to add, Micka, put me down for 1 definetely, maybe 2 depending on the final cost. (if they are from Ashcrofts)
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Post by jbell »

Maybe change the group buy to Ashcroft ?????


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Post by 440 BB »

i may be interested in a high capacity lt230 sump and a part time kit depending on price
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Post by GRIMACE »

I'd be keen on an Ashcroft unit Micka.
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Post by alexcliffo »

Keen on the ashcroft unit too. And an underdrive too unless anyone here wants to part with theirs..
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Not selling mine :finger:
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Post by alexcliffo »

Petes wrote:Not selling mine :finger:
Thats a bummer because I would save $60000milliontrillion dollars on freight and import tax :bad-words:

Let me know if you change your mind ;)
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