57 oval gearbox what is it actually called

32 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 25 Oct 2010, 7:52 am

#809336

hey just wondering in my 57 oval with the original gearbox whats the actual name of the type of box with the solid axles and how strong are they 🤓

lownsneaky Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 25 Oct 2010, 7:53 am

#809337

hey just wondering in my 57 oval with the original gearbox whats the actual name of the type of box with the solid axles and how strong are they cheers🤪

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 25 Oct 2010, 7:57 am

#809341

'crash' box, ie. non syncromesh, swingaxle gearbox and no, they are not renowned for their strength

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Oct 2010, 7:59 am

#809343

ther usually call a split case swing axle if its the origional type it has a join down the center line of the box

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

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lownsneaky Casual Dubber

32 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 25 Oct 2010, 8:15 am

#809347

is there a box can swap for it