Mk1 front axle change to mk2

[Jazwood]

Hi, has anyone changed a mk1 front axle to a mk2 with disc brakes? I'm told its easy as, just a few bolts and connecting the brakes up - is there any hidden probs? Also did the early mk3 have a rigid front axle that could also go on a mk1?
cheers

[Luke]

Mk1 to mk2 swap is easy mk3 early LWB's had the same axle aslo an easy swap but the taper on the steering joints are different - forget exactly how but i put mk3 axle on my mk1 pickup !!

[Jazwood]

cheers, luke

[FredTransit]

Have done this in the past, quite easy, and worthwhile too (better brakes)

[Rudz]

Does that not cause problems with the braking cylinders?
disk brakes need more pressure, don't they?
Rudolf

[madmark]

i have noticed that mk1 transits with drum brakes have a smaller servo than one with discs! hopefully when i do the front axle swap i wont have to change the servo!

[FredTransit]

We didn't change the servo, and the brakes were fine. Always passed the test anyway.