Ok I opened up the Trasnaxle today to install my locker setup. Upon doing so i noticed some diffrences in the Axles and Gears I got from a 5 Speed Foote Transaxle. I am currently using a 2 Speed With reverse foote transaxle.
5 Speed Foote Diffrences:
Bigger splined axle ends
tougher hardened steel axles
wider and tougher spider gears
3 Speed Foote Diffrences:
Smaller splined axles
soft cast steel gears
smaller spider gears
Now I only wanted to use the one long axle that was I was able to use my hubs from Acme Mower Sports. Upon realizing that I coudltn because I would have clearnce issues and the bull gear would not turn I measured the axles from both transaxles. Each Axle from the 5 Speed was 2 Inches longer which gave enough for the Hubs on each side.
**Also on a side note: When building a locker with your existing bull gear use the 5 Speed Spider gears out of the bull gear. This makes for an easier installation and les cutting and grinding. Also another advantage is you only need one spider in the bull gear to lock aswell.
Tyler
