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Post by RockhamptonZOOK »

Can anyone tell me whether disco's axels are strong enough to take arb lockers or do I have go to maxi-drive.?

Furthermore, how much different is the running gear on discos to defender? (they appear to be basically the same)
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Post by GRIMACE »

What size tyre are you planning on running ? ? ?
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Post by RockhamptonZOOK »

AnthonyP wrote:What size tyre are you planning on running ? ? ?


32-33"
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Post by Slunnie »

Get the maxi axles. I broke an axle unlocked but with ETC and 33's.
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Post by GRIMACE »

hmm yeah I think driven carfully 32s would last but no guarantees, but If you can afford it maxi or jacmac will be good insurance
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Post by suzidisco »

WITH 31''s and rear air lockers the original left axle lasted 1 trip going up a moderate rocky hill. Now running 34s and maxi axles i havent broken another one yet.
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