SPITFIRE
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UPRATED REAR UJ DRIVESHAFTS
£950 (pair)
ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT
The standard Spitfire driveshaft and hub is a design from the 1960s and a very cost conscious design at that. It serves the standard Mk1 through to the Mk IV and 1500; also the 2 litre GT6 and Vitesse.
There is considerable room for improvement to its’ capability and its’ durability.
Listening to and learning from Spitfire experts Classic Driving Development has taken this knowledge and produced a very much upgraded product that deals with the familiar and known problems.
AND FOR 2023 WE HAVE GONE A STAGE FURTHER !
· The inner UJ WAS the GKN ‘Freelander’ 1140 series UJ, the best you could get in that size!
· But GKN have stopped making them…….so...
· NOW it is a 1310 series UJ, a whole lot better and 75% STRONGER !
The driveshaft is made from proper controlled specification EN 24 steel.
The design of the keyway is changed to help stop the shaft from shearing (the standard drive flange is retained).
One of the biggest problem of the standard design is the needle roller bearing running directly on the shaft. Under stress and after time the bearing ‘eats into the shaft, develops a clearance and sets up angular forces on the outer ball bearing.
The new hub trunnions have a larger diameter, wider needle roller bearing running on a proper bearing inner ring. This bearing has FOUR times the capability of the original. The outer bearing is larger and has more than TWO times the capacity of the original.
The inner seal is also upgraded to a modern double seal, one lip to keep dirt out and one to keep grease in, all protected by a very effective stone guard.
Latest generation, tough dirt tolerant plastic has been used for the trunnion / upright pivot to stop the seizing problem of the standard system. This is maintenance free and very easily to take apart if necessary.
2023 SPITFIRE UJ DRIVESHAFT
Spitfire UJ Shafts
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Spitfire uprated UJ driveshafts
For further information and to discuss your requirement please email us on info@classicdrivingdevelopment.co.uk or call 07812 766789. You can also enquire about an order below with your car details, we will contact you to confirm your requirement.
MODELS CATERED FOR
DRIVELINE, POWER STEERING AND SUSPENSION PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR:
Triumph TR 4A TR 5 TR 6 TR 7 TR 8 STAG Innsbruck Spitfire GT6 & Vitesse TVR M Series & TVR Vixen MGB MGC Morgan Austin Healey Jensen