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PostSubject: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 2:46 pm

Hello all. So I'm preparing for my first transaxle locker and have decided on the "Doc Locker 2.0" for it's inherent strength in 1 piece axle and weld free (option) design, as my welding skills are still in infancy. The candidate for surgery: an MST 206-502a.

So while shopping for an axle shaft I have discovered two similar products from the same source but at different prices. One says "3/4" keyed Shaft," the other "3/4" steel live axle? Which would be the appropriate choice?

Here are the links:

https://www.bmikarts.com/34-x-36-Steel-Live-Axle_p_3646.html

https://www.bmikarts.com/34-Keyed-Shaft-_p_1045.html#

So, what's the difference and which is best suited for our use in transaxles?
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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 3:12 pm

Looks to be the same thing.  Same priced.  I have the Live axle one in a 206 MST right now.


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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 3:27 pm

@MightyRaze That's so bizarre! Thanx for responding.

Do you happen to know whats up with the MST spec numbers? For example I have MST 206-502c, and MST 206-502a. What's the difference? I can't seem to find parts for these. I can for the 206-545c, But what's the difference/are the parts interchangeable? (ie input shaft)
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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 7:23 pm

I wish that website gave more actually specs on materials and hardness but I would go with the one that they are selling to be used as an axle
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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 7:43 pm

I think the end letter on the trans number is the grade of spider gears. A is the weakest, and D is the strongest. It honestly doesn't really matter if you're gonna Doc Lock it.

But yes, I think the parts are interchangeable.
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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 10:43 pm

Not sure without some research. I've seen it somewhere.


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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 22nd 2020, 11:07 pm

@Crazy_Carl yep, some specs would be great... any thing at all. Vague description? You know the parts guy would turn inside-out if he asked what kind of machine and you said "a red one" lol
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PostSubject: Re: Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker?   axle - Which axle Shaft for Doc Locker? Icon_minitimeApril 23rd 2020, 11:41 am

It would seem they added the steel shaft listing as an afterthought to have the "select length" option. That's just my idea though.
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