I'm not sure about 1953, but later axles can be
replaced with off the shelf "Dexter" axles - in fact,
I'm planning that work on my 1960. I agree with the
replacement angle - they are CHEEP, probably cheaper
to replace the whole thing than to restore the old
one...
Here's a resource:
http://www.pioneerwheel.com
Toby
--- "D. Reilly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have a 1953 single axle Overlander with leaf
> springs (not TorkFlex). >From what I have read
> here, It may be
> cheaper (and safer) just to replace the whole
> axle/break/spring assembly
> rather than restore the original.
>
> Has anyone done this on an older single axle,
> conventional spring, 12 inch
> breakdrum unit? If so, what brand of axle was used,
> was it an "off the
> shelf" part, or custom fabricated?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> David Reilly
> Madison, MS
>
> 1963 Overlander
> 1953 Overlander
>
>
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