all i know is i have the older axle type that has no grease nipples, the newer ones do for the bearing.That's what I was getting at, it's rubber no grease, I was almost after sales manager for compass who were bought out by Elddis.
The axles are reparable, I'm not sure how much movement the op is expecting, the rubbers go oval overtime and the axle tends to allow the body to sit too low,, axle has to come off and unless your lucky enough to be close to somewhere that can extract the Stubbs and press them back in with new rubber your going to have to send it off, still cheaper than a new axle.If the rubber axle has failed (dropped), it's boogad. They are not fixable, that I know of?
i am wanting a bit of bounce lol. the axle had nothing. jack it up and the wheels did not drop at all. I did manage to free the OS but the NS is free but does not raise much once settled so still sits wonky.The axles are reparable, I'm not sure how much movement the op is expecting, the rubbers go oval overtime and the axle tends to allow the body to sit too low,, axle has to come off and unless your lucky enough to be close to somewhere that can extract the Stubbs and press them back in with new rubber your going to have to send it off, still cheaper than a new axle.
The chassis if stressed too much Wil crack, transit rear axle is going to need springs, something which you are missing.i am wanting a bit of bounce lol. the axle had nothing. jack it up and the wheels did not drop at all. I did manage to free the OS but the NS is free but does not raise much once settled so still sits wonky.
anyway, axle is knackerd.
I am looking into getting a van, maybe a MK7 FWD T330 Transit with the higher PSI engines.. use the engine and G box and rear axle. Only down side is that i think it will loose its MOT and Tax exemption ion a couple years. Would be good to keep that. Only as the rear suspension is altered from original type.
like this set up.The chassis if stressed too much Wil crack, transit rear axle is going to need springs, something which you are missing.
Long shocks and no spring mounts, caravan chassis, which is what you have get a lot of strength from the body they are bolted too, they are flimsy once removed from the box they are fixed toolike this set up.
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Long shocks and no spring mounts, caravan chassis, which is what you have get a lot of strength from the body they are bolted too, they are flimsy once removed from the box they are fixed too
Anything is possible but I think your best just getting the axle re rubbered if needed and leave as is, it's lasted 20yrs so far.So the chassis is no good for leaf springs as it has litle strength or a lot of flex ? And your say6ing if i was to make new bolt on spring mounts and damper mounts that would not work. Or even use the original transit spring mounts and make mounts for them where needed. All because of little chassis strength ?
Anything is possible but I think your best just getting the axle re rubbered if needed and leave as is, it's lasted 20yrs so far.
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Thats odd mine had leaf springs? Have you tried a caravan breakers or the two fellas on Faceache?
Indeed, transit has leaf springs, you have nowhere to mount them. You need to fix that axle - who suggested you could?The chassis if stressed too much Wil crack, transit rear axle is going to need springs, something which you are missing.
This ^^Anything is possible but I think your best just getting the axle re rubbered if needed and leave as is, it's lasted 20yrs so far.
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Nope but if i was do use the axle and engine from another vehicle, in this case a MK7 Transit, then i would get a complete a van and use the axle and engine and i will have all parts i need to do so.I may be missing something, are you on about swapping the whole body onto a transit chassis
Other thing the 20yr old body won't be so keen on is the much stiffer suspension, the motorhome box is glued together, minimal strengthening, maximum lightness, you've got little thin steel plates with pop and peel rivets in fastening most things together, they don't like a harsh ride, used to get multiple warranty rejections from certain areas where the towing vehicle was commercial, they literally shake things to bits, upto and including pulling chassis away from bodies.Nope but if i was do use the axle and engine from another vehicle, in this case a MK7 Transit, then i would get a complete a van and use the axle and engine and i will have all parts i need to do so.
yes agree the easiest way is Ductao .8 engine sway and axle refurb. just get ideas and saving money, dont mind time a sits a hobby. i keep looking to see what Ducato/. Tablot engines are about but not many. No rush though. And never actually thought of a chassis cab swap, done that before aswell with a MK2 transit with a V4 and an old camper body, thats was fun and real easy..Other thing the 20yr old body won't be so keen on is the much stiffer suspension, the motorhome box is glued together, minimal strengthening, maximum lightness, you've got little thin steel plates with pop and peel rivets in fastening most things together, they don't like a harsh ride, used to get multiple warranty rejections from certain areas where the towing vehicle was commercial, they literally shake things to bits, upto and including pulling chassis away from bodies.
If you were wanting a new engine box setup a chassis cab swap scenario would probably be best, I would still stick with engine swap and axle refurb.
If you look up Kevin Tevan or Black Bottom Campers on Facebook. They both break these and will be able to help with the Alco Axle and engine if needed. I hade a 2.5 NA u25 in ours, ran it for 5 years. Slow but reasonably reliable!I was wondering what you was meaning as to the chassis being weak or will crack etc. I have seen MK7 transits which i can use the engine and axle and patrts for the swap. only reason i am thinking on this. as would rather have a better engine.
This is a 1986 Fiat Ducato. is this what you had ?
which Faceache fellas you mean ?
Caravan axles are no good as they are only rated to max 1500kg. the rear axle weight is 1680kg, reason for a ytransit or similar axle so they are rated to 2000kg plus off the right van .