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by Bart1015 » Mon May 21, 2018 6:57 am
Ndnile,
I have seen this done before and its really nice for flat towing. A few months ago talked to a MV owner who has front and rear locking hubs.
He told me he had cut the ends off of the rear axel shafts and welded on the splined ends from a set of front axels.
He made a jig to ensure everything was lined up and when he was done he said he had the shafts balanced at a driveline shop. It is important to get the length correct. I am sure there was more to it.
But, as long as they are lined up and somewhat balanced to should work fine. The hubs will contain the outer bearings when free wheeling, when locked, the hubs act as a solid unit like the original unit.
The locking hub type is important. Some brands require C-Cips, some bolt to the shaft, and others need nothing to secure them to the spline.
The Dualmatics will work fine. I actually like them much better then others.
Ndnile, I have finally located all the parts to build a set. I am still about a year out until I get to the axels but I will let you know how it goes.
Brett