I am in need of inforamtion on 20th century alternatives to the Hillman Imp stub axles as used on many vintage formula fords. The originals don't last, and I have been told that they are poorly designed and built. I know of one fellow in New Zealand who makes a new hub and re-splines it to match a re-cut splined axle. Anyone here in the states that has made/machined a replacement in good steel????? I thought that Wayne Mitchell had made a replacement, but I have not been able to find aby info to locate him?
I run predominantly right hand turns, and wear the LR side. They wear quite fast, and become so loose they become useless. I fixed one by brazing inside the hub, then filing out the grooves, then pressing in the hub - sort of an amateur broach.....Worked for one season.....
Anyone else have any similar problems?? Solutions?????? Thanks.........