Hi "NewToyo",
There are many advantages to Mog axles. We outline some of them at
http://www.exaxt.ca.
Really, parts availability isn't that bad. Of course, they aren't in every neighbourhood junkyard, but neither are front D60 axles. And odds are that you won't need parts often enough to worry about that much. How many axles have an approx. 4 inch I.D. outer wheel bearing? Or an outer stub shaft the size of some domestic axle tubes? A lot of the strength comes from the fact that full torque at the wheel is only at the wheel, and axle shafts, R&P, etc. all run at half that torque load.
Larry, you're correct, it's easy to "upgrade" a non-steering Mog axle to a steering one.
That said, these axles aren't for everyone. The unsprung weight is more than what some small chassis are up for. As well, with 404 axles, your axle ratio is 7.56:1. So if you want highway speeds, you either run with big meats, a steep overdrive, a 4cyl motor, ear plugs, or some combination of these. Newer Mog axles have more axle ratios to choose among, but are more expensive and heavier (we can help you out there too). But for big tires, gobs of clearance, and lots of strength, they are really hard to beat. Particularly when they are already geared and locked.
Specific advantages to a D60:
- oilpath hubs
- wheel bearings that dwarf a D60
- axle U-joints that dwarf a D60 (with half the torque and a CV to halve the U-joint angles)
- axle shafts that are roughly the same size (but again half the torque load)
- sharper turning radius
- clearance gain of some 6 inches
- designed for large tires (handling, alignment, unsprung weight capacity)
--Rob
Originally posted by NewToyo:
Hey folks. I dont know much about mog portal axles. What are the advantages of these axles when compaired to, say, the Dana 60? Considerably stronger? Parts cost and availability?
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