Flanged axle conversion on "63

[chdonley2]

I need to convert the tapered axles on my '63 R-1 road race Avanti to flanged axles. Is it possible and what is required for the conversion??

I searched the forum and saw maybe it had been done but couldn't find any examples of how.

http://tinypic.com/m/jiywat/1

Thanks, Chuck Donley

[PackardV8]

Fairborn Studebaker has the axles.

jack vines

[mfg]

Later Avanti ll's ('78-'85) used a flanged axle Dana 44 which would be a bolt-in.

[chdonley2]

What other parts are required to install the axles in my 63 rear end??

 

[1963r2]

Hello Chuck

I believe Fairborn supply you with a kit (everything you need) and instructions to fit the axles.

pb

[silverstude]

 

 

here are a few notes

 

http://www.studebaker-info.org/rjtechdec2017p1g.html#Moser

[ron@crall.com]

16 hours ago, mfg said:

Later Avanti ll's ('78-'85) used a flanged axle Dana 44 which would be a bolt-in.

My 71 has flanged axles.  Good idea to change.  Had 1 taper break on my 63 and 2 on a 60 Hawk.  No fun with single master cylinder.

[Gunslinger]

My '70 has flanged axles as well.  I know of at least one later Avanti with tapered axles.  It seems during assembly the parts guy pulled whatever axles were easy to get...not use up old stock first.  

[chdonley2]

calling Fairborn tomorrow. thanks all.

[mfg]

On 2/28/2019 at 5:35 PM, Gunslinger said:

My '70 has flanged axles as well.  I know of at least one later Avanti with tapered axles.  It seems during assembly the parts guy pulled whatever axles were easy to get...not use up old stock first.  

I agree!.....My '73 Avanti (RQB1967) has the TAPERED axle shafts!