Big Brother Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Is there any EASY way to differentiate between a Ford and an Ital live axle? I thought I had an Ital axle but read recently they were adopted about a year after my Seven was made. Confused! Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanteam Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Ital axle has a nut holding the hub on to the half shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 And a 3.75" PCD stud spacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 The Ford is 4.25" PCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 and my Ford axle has Ford stamped on it. i think that Ford do this with most of their components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted October 12, 2001 Author Share Posted October 12, 2001 Thanks Guys, Am I right in thinking that, a, The Ford axle is stronger than the Ital b, That modern dedion cars have Ford PCD's c, If my car does have a Ford axle, then I will be able to fit wheels from a later de-dion car Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 Steve, In answer to your questions, Yes (but not as strong as a De Dion) Yes Yes Dave H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted October 12, 2001 Author Share Posted October 12, 2001 Thanxsmile.gif Steve cool.gifScream...if you want to go faster!!!id=limegreen> cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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