Axle

[Guest ballidon]

Hi Guys

 

Here i go again with another question this time regarding my diff which has to have some repaires done

gaskets etc but would like to no what is the difference between a atlas diff which is what i got and std diff you find on cortinas etc i have noticed a huge difference in price any ideas cheers

 

 

ballidon

[richyb66]

Atlas axles are basiclally heavier duty than the Enlish ones - bigger and thicker axle tubes, bigger bearings and crown wheel / pinion. Theyt're also quite a bit heavier.

 

There's a downloadable article here that's worth a read:

 

http://www.classicfordmag.co.uk/2012/01/04/definitive-guide-to-atlas-axles/