R180 to R160 axle conversion
 

While searching the net I came across this, not sure if it has been posted but..

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Basically he makes custom races to convert the R180 axle end fit onto the standard axle so that there is no need to upgrade the hub assembly. I know there is a few standard axle's out there that bolt up (tuned by sti 07(R180 diff & R160 hub)), but these I am sure are quite hard to find..

So my question is, when people break the R160 is it generally a snapped shaft or internals that let go? so will the original shaft in most cases be strong enough?

Also peoples thoughts on doing this in general, and what are the chances of there being many broken R180 axles out there to help minimalise the cost of the whole conversion as opposed to buying 2 x axles and 2 x hub assembly etc..

cheers

generally you snap the shaft, clean breaks. but i have in the past shattered the cup/splines and down inside the hub.

so no guarentees

Aagh, well then it would seem as though this mod would be pointless.. cheers for clearing that up..

Not with the power you'll be putting out............Shitter will be lucky to pull 180 atw lol, wait till you break the 160.