XplosiveLugnut Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I let a stub axle nut get loose and the splines now have quite a bit of back lash. That's what I get for not checking it. Ever. Definitely not comfortable hammering on it. Any 240/260/280Z axle/companion flanges will work for me. The later the better though. If you have a pair of axles/flanges and would prefer to sell them together, I'll take both. Never hurts to have a spare. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, XplosiveLugnut said: Any 240/260/280Z axle/companion flanges will work for me. The later the better though. 240Z's have 25 splines, 280Z's have 27. https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/69569-240z-vs-280z-stub-axle-strength/ Edited August 2, 2020 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Try Chequered Flag Racing if you can't find good used axles. I had problems with used axles so I caved and bought these: http://www.chequeredflagracing.net/Datsun.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XplosiveLugnut Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thanks for the replies. Was expecting email notifications. Forgot to check that box. Thanks for the spline count info. I didn't plan on mixing axles and flanges, but that's good to know. I'll end up with aftermarket axles eventually, but I guess I'm going to try my luck at least once. I'll be happy if I get 2 or 3 years out of a used axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 One of the problems with the stock stub axles is the mounting flange can become bent/warped. Not so much of a problem with drum brakes, but drove me nuts after I did the rear disk swap. One caliper got hot and the other caliper was barely warm. I finally set up a dial indicator and measured the face of the flange. Both flanges were warped so they would cause the rotor to rub on the brake pad. I tried having the flanges machined, but it didn't fix the problem. I ended up installing the stub axles from Chequered Flag Racing. No problems since then. I have also had a stock stub axle shaft break where the threads end (common) just pulling away from a stop sign when my Z was all stock. I see that MSA is selling "refurbished" stub axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakone Motorsports Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I have a couple. Send me a message if you are still looking for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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