Jag Rear End-Width

[Route 66]

Hi Kyle,

Thanks for the responses. I am concerned about the strength of shortened components and it is a priority. Some recent posts I have read are a bit scary. Some blogs make out the Jag gear to be like a truck and it seems widely used by hotrodders etc but finding some experienced can be difficult. There seems to be some leads on brand new parts from the states in some blogs I will check out. If I can find a diff centre in 3:54 with an LSD my brains trust at work are confident they can rebuild it without having to go a Diff specialist which would use up some cash.

Thanks


Route 66

Originally Posted by kyleb

I would use the arms but don't bother with the original axles. I know a number of people who have snapped them. Use the ends and have the axle made by spicer or a tail shaft specialist to the correct length using the heavier unis and then you can forget about them.
The problem with the JAG rear is availability of new parts. I rebuilt mine with a new crownwheel and pinion from Dennis whelch motorsports in the U.K and fitted an Auburg gear LSD clutch pack. It is now pretty much indestructible but took some working out.
That's not to say you can't get a good second hand unit that will last ages, just food for thought in regards to longevity and how much power you will put through it.