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Hi,
Just out of interest, what are your experiences of Milner parts?
I've used them on a number of different 4x4s and find it is definitely
a case of you get what you pay for. Here is a quick summary of what I
have experienced and I would be interested to know if others here have
similar feedback.
Front Axle seal kit - overall good value for money, although the inner
axle seal isn't as flexible as the Toyota ones which I prefer to use so
I now have a box full of the Milner ones. The kit is a fraction of the
price of the Toyota one (by at least ?100!!)
They have recently changed the inner hub seal in the kit - the new one
isn't as good as the original Toyota one, but should be fine for the
front, although they also sell them for the rear axle where Toyota
sells a different one - still undecided if the differences are enough
to change.
CVs - OK, but am concerned with John B's experience with them - anyone
else here broken one?
Starter motors - these seem to be much smaller and lightweight and
don't appear to be as robust as the Toyota ones - I've fitted a couple
and one fitted a couple of months ago is already playing up due to
water ingress. Also there are the reported problems with the starter
sticking on and overheating. I won't fit them again.
Exhausts - they seem OK, but definitely up to the standard of the
Toyota ones, although a less crytical part so worth the risk.
Wheel and knuckle bearings - I don't see a problem with these - they
are bought direct from a reputed manufacturer so not too much of a
problem - if you had the dimensions you could get the same sort of
thing yourself from a local bearing company.
Brake pads - not a great fan - I don't think that you can cut corners
with things like brakes so always recommend the Toyota ones.
Brake disks - I fitted the Milner ones on my truck in March and the
braking is pretty poor even with Toyota pads. Drove another 80 over
the weekend with genuine disks and pads and it was miles better than
mine which concerns me. I'm not sure if the difference is that my
brake lines may be degrading and expanding under pressure, I'm going to
change them out to see if it makes much difference.
Poly Bush Kit - I have one on the shelf, but never got around to
fitting it - anyone here fitted one?
So what are your experiences?
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
Just out of interest, what are your experiences of Milner parts?
I've used them on a number of different 4x4s and find it is definitely
a case of you get what you pay for. Here is a quick summary of what I
have experienced and I would be interested to know if others here have
similar feedback.
Front Axle seal kit - overall good value for money, although the inner
axle seal isn't as flexible as the Toyota ones which I prefer to use so
I now have a box full of the Milner ones. The kit is a fraction of the
price of the Toyota one (by at least ?100!!)
They have recently changed the inner hub seal in the kit - the new one
isn't as good as the original Toyota one, but should be fine for the
front, although they also sell them for the rear axle where Toyota
sells a different one - still undecided if the differences are enough
to change.
CVs - OK, but am concerned with John B's experience with them - anyone
else here broken one?
Starter motors - these seem to be much smaller and lightweight and
don't appear to be as robust as the Toyota ones - I've fitted a couple
and one fitted a couple of months ago is already playing up due to
water ingress. Also there are the reported problems with the starter
sticking on and overheating. I won't fit them again.
Exhausts - they seem OK, but definitely up to the standard of the
Toyota ones, although a less crytical part so worth the risk.
Wheel and knuckle bearings - I don't see a problem with these - they
are bought direct from a reputed manufacturer so not too much of a
problem - if you had the dimensions you could get the same sort of
thing yourself from a local bearing company.
Brake pads - not a great fan - I don't think that you can cut corners
with things like brakes so always recommend the Toyota ones.
Brake disks - I fitted the Milner ones on my truck in March and the
braking is pretty poor even with Toyota pads. Drove another 80 over
the weekend with genuine disks and pads and it was miles better than
mine which concerns me. I'm not sure if the difference is that my
brake lines may be degrading and expanding under pressure, I'm going to
change them out to see if it makes much difference.
Poly Bush Kit - I have one on the shelf, but never got around to
fitting it - anyone here fitted one?
So what are your experiences?
--
Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Skype: julianvoelcker
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift