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57 oval gearbox what is it actually called
lownsneaky - October 25th, 2010 at 07:52 AM

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 :dork:

lownsneaky - October 25th, 2010 at 07:53 AM

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:crazy:

pete wood - October 25th, 2010 at 07:57 AM

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

vw54 - October 25th, 2010 at 07:59 AM

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

lownsneaky - October 25th, 2010 at 08:15 AM

is there a box can swap for it