CV AXLE Caterham DeDion/Sierra diff help

[Gearbox]

Hi All;

 

Anyone know if the stock CV axles from a 2.0 Sierra are the ones used in a 2000 Caterham using a DeDion rear suspnsion and Sierra diff? If not, is it because they have to be modified, lengthened/shortened, and if so, what are the dimensions. Thanks Allan

[Kitcat]

As I recall from my endless search for this part last year, Caterham modifies (shortens?) the front CV axles from a Sierra. No idea what the dimensions are. I know I bought a Sierra front axle (passenger side) and it wasn't close. If you want it, I am happy to send it for cost of shipping. Anyhow, once the modified part again became available from Redline, I replaced the broken one with it.

[Gearbox]

As I recall from my endless search for this part last year, Caterham modifies (shortens?) the front CV axles from a Sierra. No idea what the dimensions are. I know I bought a Sierra front axle (passenger side) and it wasn't close. If you want it, I am happy to send it for cost of shipping. Anyhow, once the modified part again became available from Redline, I replaced the broken one with it.

 

Hi KitCat, Thank you! Finally I have something to go on. Back in the day we used to shorten CV axles all the time for our Formula Fords and B cars. I just shortened a Beetle CV axle for My Lotus Elan converting from the notorious dounuts that you can't get anymore, well at least the good ones anyway. As long you have a lathe and a tig, you can make these things bullet proof and true. And the differential in costs between $69 for a complete rebuilt Sierra axle and $400 is worth the effort. I'll send you a pm with my info and thank you, Now if anyone can give some dimensions for both sides, I'll be cooking with gas. Cheers Allan