Who to buy axles from

[c9zx]

I have a 35 spline Strange Detroit Locker center section going into a 1966 Cyclone. Use is hot street on M/T street radials, 4 speed. The prices seem to vary quite a bit. Any and suggestions on who to buy from will be appreciated. Thanks Chuck S.

[cleandan]

www.moserengineering.com

[hbstang]

is moser compatible with strange splines?
i would buy strange axles.not cheap but super tough.

[Rory428]

Best to check with the manufacturer to see about spline compatibility, I understand that Mark Williams axles have a different spline angle than most others. As for axles themselves, I have had 2 sets of Strange axles in my Fairmont (33 and 35 spline), had 31 spline Mosers in my 85 Mustang, and currently have 31 spline Dutchman axles in my 59. No complaints with any of them. The Moser and Dutchman are considered "streetstrip" versions, and the Strange were drag race only versions.

[mike7570]

Rory's correct Mark Williams has its own spline and won't fit other makes of spools or lockers. I was able to have Currie cut MW splines on my axles (something they no longer do) because I had a MW light weight spool. If I ever have a need for new axles or a spool I'll have to stick with MW or change all of it at the same time to another brand.

[Jim Comet]

I've had great service and prices from Quick Performance out of Iowa. Jim

[cleandan]

Best to check with the manufacturer to see about spline compatibility, I understand that Mark Williams axles have a different spline angle than most others. As for axles themselves, I have had 2 sets of Strange axles in my Fairmont (33 and 35 spline), had 31 spline Mosers in my 85 Mustang, and currently have 31 spline Dutchman axles in my 59. No complaints with any of them. The Moser and Dutchman are considered "streetstrip" versions, and the Strange were drag race only versions.

Rory, what would make an axle "drag race only" or "street strip"?
I bet this is a designator for a heat treatment or metal difference.

From a physical dimension perspective, I don't see a need for a distinction because it is either machined to fit, or not.

I can see a different metal alloy, and or heat treatment if there is an advantage to that, but that does not change the physical dimensions of the finished axle.

[c9zx]

Thanks for the input from everyone.I ended up going with Moser I got great tech support from Jordan as well as "proofing" my order form with me over the phone so I didn't make a mistake. I'd forgotten what a pita it can be ordering axles. Chuck

[6667fan]

Did you go with 35s? Not certain those will fit in a stock 9” housing that year. The O.D. of the shafts starts getting to be a concern after 33 spline size shafts in the intermediate housing.

[Rory428]

Best to check with the manufacturer to see about spline compatibility, I understand that Mark Williams axles have a different spline angle than most others. As for axles themselves, I have had 2 sets of Strange axles in my Fairmont (33 and 35 spline), had 31 spline Mosers in my 85 Mustang, and currently have 31 spline Dutchman axles in my 59. No complaints with any of them. The Moser and Dutchman are considered "streetstrip" versions, and the Strange were drag race only versions.

Rory, what would make an axle "drag race only" or "street strip"?
I bet this is a designator for a heat treatment or metal difference.

From a physical dimension perspective, I don't see a need for a distinction because it is either machined to fit, or not.

I can see a different metal alloy, and or heat treatment if there is an advantage to that, but that does not change the physical dimensions of the finished axle.

 My understanding is that the difference between a "race" axle, and a street/strip axle is the heat treatment.

[c9zx]

^^6& fan the center section is Strange N case, big bearing, 35 spline Detroit Locker. Moser said everything should work. I hope it does. Chuck