Standard English Axle Half Shafts are notoriously weak and prone to breaking, the MK1 Cortina is no exception so Retroford have developed Heavy Duty Large Diameter 18 Spline replacement Half Shafts.
Benefits of the Heavy Duty 18 spline Half Shafts:
Made from heat treated 4340 grade steel
Comes with high temperature SKF bearings
Pre-assembled for easy installation
Comes with bearings and keeper plates
Back Plate drum spacer plate (if being used with disc brake set up)
Can be used with standard style wheel studs
Maintains standard track width
Retains original axle oil seals
Can be used with disc brake set up or standard drums
Rated to over 300BHP
Will only work with 18 Spline LSD – available here
Please note due to the larger diameter of the shafts the internal axle casing oil baffles need to be opened up to 30mm (please refer to product photos for more info about this).