Where to find 404 axles?

[Flatty]

I am building up a rockcrawler, and I am tired of breaking axles. I want the ground clearance, and the strength of a 404 axle. Can anyone tell me where I can find these for a decent price? If not the whole axle, I will take JUST the portal boxes... Hell, I am willing to get just one and have my machinist make me a new box from scratch.

I am in San Francisco
Thanks
Dima

[coachgeo]

If you havn't already I would ask this question over at Pirate4x4DOTcom MB forum. Also check their classifieds.

[Snow mogg]

try Exact , if not cregs list , ebay , were are u located my buddy her in western canada has 3 404's one alredy missing axles,get 406 axles they are better hevier strong and can be equiped with disk brakes from the factory, I'm expecting a shipment of some volvo c-303 portal axles also a good option because they do not need as much modifications to work on a buggy example no pinion conversion nessisary?

[Flatty]

Originally Posted by coachgeo

If you havn't already I would ask this question over at Pirate4x4DOTcom MB forum. Also check their classifieds.

I have been a member there for about 10 years now. Looking at all my options.

Thanks
DIma

[Flatty]

Originally Posted by Snow mogg

try Exact , if not cregs list , ebay , were are u located my buddy her in western canada has 3 404's one alredy missing axles,get 406 axles they are better hevier strong and can be equiped with disk brakes from the factory, I'm expecting a shipment of some volvo c-303 portal axles also a good option because they do not need as much modifications to work on a buggy example no pinion conversion nessisary?

I hear the Volvos are a LOT weaker than the mog axles, but just out of curiosity, how much do you want for a pair? As for the 406 axles, I heard they are more difficult to adapt a regular driveshaft to. IS this true? Exaxt is SUPER pricey with their stuff.

I am in SAn Francisco bay area. I do have a bro in law living up in Vancouver now. Maybe I can have him find me a set.

dIMa

[bigmellon]

You can always try out EI, which should not be all that far from you...

Complete front axle

the 406++ axles are VERY nice. They are a bit heavier, but from what I read are very easy to work with. Also very hard to find... and you will pay a fortune for them.

For whatever you are doing, search the pirate site and there is info on billet portal boxes for high hp applications.

[TRUKTOR]

Some Photos.

[MiniMan]

unimog 404 axles/43"tires

No affiliation.

[tkv000]

Rumor has it they keep them under 404's... if your tired of breaking parts upgrade your buggy to a 404.