Re: banjo rear Q...
None of the banjo axles made between the 1932 V8 axle and the end of use in 1948 are considered to be all that strong. 1937 through 41 are decent for the early cars and the wider ones are made for the 1942 thru 48 width. The main weakness is the axle shafts. With a tapered hub mount and key way, they can be subject to breakage under repeated heavy torque event loads but they are adequate for normal driving purposes. Some like the 1935 & 36 axles for their bone arrangement. They have been used for open drive conversions for a long time even though they aren't quite as sturdy as the later rear axle assemblies. They are fine for normal use & mild abuse. Most folks always recommend hub retainers on the rear end just to make sure you are prepared for axle breakage.
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