Superior Strength Unimog Axles for Unparalleled 404 Performance

" The Unimog gets its high (16") ground clearance through 6" portal axles, which raise the main axles well above the tires' centers. Despite its high ground ... The 404 portal axle is a very stout axle setup that gives good ground clearance. When used as designed unimog 404 axles failures are very very rare. all the time. Those were the 404 axle portal boxes. Have not heard anyone break a 406/416 yet. 404 box on right, 406 on left ... The most common Unimog axle is apparently the 404. These have helical gears which generate heat and thrust loading of the housing. Bill was ... Replace from the Cardan joint end. The Mercedes shop manual for the 404 was no help at all. That whole part of the axle is completely ignored - ... I am building up a rockcrawler, and I am tired of breaking axles. I want the ground clearance, and the strength of a 404 axle. Mercedes has not made any 404 specifc parts for years while all diesel mog parts are available worldwide. I would not replace the axles on a ... In addition, the portal design reduces the stress on the axle shafts, ring, pinion, differential, driveshaft, transfer case, and transmission, ... FOR SALE! Unimog 404 Used Axles - 1 Front, 1 Rear Part #:AXLLOT Product Description 1 x Set of Unimog 404 Axles with Torque Tubes and Springs. Fully ... I have a set of 404 Unimog Axles, one is converted to discs and I was told it was also rebuilt. The other was in the middle of a conversion ...