Those drive shafts

[trchris]

I thought I’d start this thread separately from the one that’s running in the TR6 category as an update to the drive shafts from Autodoc. They have now been fitted and l wanted to pass on a few details that others may find useful. These don’t include any instructions but l did use those for the limora ones as l believe they are the same, firstly there’s no wheel studs so these will need to be brought separately and they need to be the flat headed front wheel studs, not the doomed ones which are specified for the rear hubs. I got the extra long fronts and cut to suit for some reason cheaper than standard length ? They were a very tight fit so be prepared! Next l removed the lever arms because it was so much easier to get the shafts in whilst they were off l replaced the trailing arm bump stops for new adding a couple of penny washers to slightly increase their height, once assembled and with suspension hanging turned hub 360 degrees to check the inner joint hasn’t popped. A days work all in all the most time spent checking measurements but hopefully well worth it YOU must do the measurements!! 

Chris

forgot to mention quality looks very good but time will tell , fast delivery and as l had play in one rear hub and had a worn spline on one shaft thought for the money give them a go …..hope this helps 

[DRD]

Hi Chris, thanks for that useful info for when I eventually install them.

I was wondering why you didn't just use the wheel studs from the old hubs - did they not fit?

Cheers Darren

[trchris]

Hi Darren no they have a chamfered profile and the new hubs are not machined to accept them so you will need the flat head front ones l got the long ones from Rimmers so l could cut to suit using wires l was fortunate enough that the cv boot clip didn’t catch the inside of the trailing arm but as a precaution did give them a tap with the hammer to slightly flatten. Road tested today 40 miles give or take all seems good a couple of less clunks and 6 less grease points 

Chris

[stuart]

If your changing studs, I use these as theyre made out of much better steel https://cambridgemotorsport.com/classic-historic/12564-tr2-6-1-2longer-wheel-stud.html

Stuart.

[Chilliman]

+1 that's the same ones I use, nice quality.

[Lebro]

+1

Bob

[Chris Hale]

+1

[DRD]

21 hours ago, Chilliman said:

+1 that's the same ones I use, nice quality.

Same here, already have those in the existing hubs.

[dblenk]

On 5/6/2026 at 5:46 PM, trchris said:

I thought I’d start this thread separately from the one that’s running in the TR6 category as an update to the drive shafts from Autodoc. They have now been fitted and l wanted to pass on a few details that others may find useful. These don’t include any instructions but l did use those for the limora ones as l believe they are the same, firstly there’s no wheel studs so these will need to be brought separately and they need to be the flat headed front wheel studs, not the doomed ones which are specified for the rear hubs. I got the extra long fronts and cut to suit for some reason cheaper than standard length ? They were a very tight fit so be prepared! Next l removed the lever arms because it was so much easier to get the shafts in whilst they were off l replaced the trailing arm bump stops for new adding a couple of penny washers to slightly increase their height, once assembled and with suspension hanging turned hub 360 degrees to check the inner joint hasn’t popped. A days work all in all the most time spent checking measurements but hopefully well worth it YOU must do the measurements!! 

Chris

forgot to mention quality looks very good but time will tell , fast delivery and as l had play in one rear hub and had a worn spline on one shaft thought for the money give them a go …..hope this helps 

Chris

Pleased its all gone well

Lamora ?? instructions have you a link

Measurements i guess these are critical and are they advised in the Lamora instructions

i have refurbed original and these autodocs for this winters project (i was flush at the time haha) so i am gathering info etc ready

haha nothing i do is a days work i will plan for a month hahahahaha

thanks

David

[trchris]

Hi David yes it all went well if you’re planning ahead make sure you get the wheel studs , if you go to Stuart’s comment “ looks like the lamora ones” on page 1 of the original post and click on the link it will take you to the drive shaft page ,there you will see a link to catalogue click and that brings up the information 

Chris

[dblenk]

7 hours ago, trchris said:

Hi David yes it all went well if you’re planning ahead make sure you get the wheel studs , if you go to Stuart’s comment “ looks like the lamora ones” on page 1 of the original post and click on the link it will take you to the drive shaft page ,there you will see a link to catalogue click and that brings up the information 

Chris

ok cheers Chris

[dblenk]

Chris

ich nicht verstehen ich sprechen kleine deutsch haha

the instructions are in german ?? i only have o level

david

[Ian Vincent]

1 hour ago, dblenk said:

Chris

ich nicht verstehen ich sprechen kleine deutsch haha

the instructions are in german ?? i only have o level

david

Google translate is your friend. 😀

[Z320]

https://www.limora.com/pdf/18332.pdf

[trchris]

David if you scroll down you will see the English version 

Chris

[dblenk]

5 hours ago, trchris said:

David if you scroll down you will see the English version 

Chris

i didnt scroll that far doh

erh i couldnt find the english version now its expected i can fit them hahaha

wish me luck haha