Baffle Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hi folks. I'm really here looking for information. In the process of researching the history of a Leicestershire woodland, I've found a rear axle rotting away, and I'd like to work out what vehicle it is from. It is in an area of grown over vehicle ruts (ie with mature trees growing between the ruts) which we think may stem from a clear fell episode earlier in the 20th Century. For the axle, the diff is pretty much central (though I haven't measured this), and the diff cover is circular and is 12 bolt. From an arborists forum I've had a possible i.d. of a Dodge, and from what I have then been able to web search, it looks to me like it might be from an M37. Can anyone help me out anymore? The tyres are not matching: one is Michelin 7.00 x R16 and one is a Goodrich Silvertown. It's been suggested that the axle has been reused on a trailer - this would make good sense. Any help appreciated! Matt Here some images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffle Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Hi folks. Really don't like bumping my own posts, but have I asked my question the wrong way, or is there really nothing that can be said about this axle, or maybe it is all too obvious? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You will have to await of antarmike , nobody likes stepping on his toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffle Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 You will have to await of antarmike , nobody likes stepping on his toes. Aha! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You will have to await of antarmike , nobody likes stepping on his toes. He has not been a member of this forum for several years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Wheels look like Dodge, I would guess a rear axle from a 1/2 or 3/4 ton Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffle Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks for this - appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1968 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Looks like an ideal candidate to start a restoration project. Start collecting bits !! Looks similar to the axle in my mates m37 that's out at the moment having a rebuild Edited April 29, 2017 by jason1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffle Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Looks like an ideal candidate to start a restoration project. Start collecting bits !! Looks similar to the axle in my mates m37 that's out at the moment having a rebuild In which case could you possibly give me any dimensions to compare? I've just been back to it and got these. OD of diff housing cover plate flange, 11.25" ID of diff housing cover plate flange 9.5" Distance between wheel flanges/ plates. 56.5" Axle 84mm. Restoration? Diff is like a colander....gotta be a better place to start! Thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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