10/08/2026
THIS, This is why you should bring Wireman’s Pit Stop your axle or buy an axle from me and I can drop one for you😎👍🏻Henry Ford knew it needed to be steel not cast-iron like some of these new axles! Go look at the video in the comment section below
LVVTA Phasing Out Aftermarket Cast Iron I-Beam Axles
LVVTA has announced that aftermarket cast iron I-beam front axles will be phased out of the LVV certification system. The change follows almost 15 years of testing introduced after an aftermarket cast iron I-beam axle failed in New Zealand in 2012. Since then, LVVTA has tested more than 360 cast iron I-beam axles, with a significant number rejected for failing to meet accepted international standards for iron ductility. Despite ongoing engagement with manufacturers and suppliers, inconsistent material quality persists. A phase-out period is now in place. After 31 December 2027, aftermarket cast iron I-beam axles will generally only be accepted for LVV certification if they have already been tested and issued with an acceptable test certificate before that date.
Owners with untested cast iron I-beam axles should arrange testing well in advance, as LVVTA cannot guarantee that axles submitted in the final weeks or months can be tested before the cut-off.
Existing LVV certified vehicles are not affected, and forged steel I-beam axles and tube axles with forged steel ends will continue to be accepted.
Anyone buying a new I-beam axle is strongly encouraged to choose a forged steel I-beam axle and obtain evidence of its construction from the supplier or manufacturer.
For full details, refer to LVVTA Information Sheet 01-2026, Phasing Out of Aftermarket Cast Iron I-Beam Front Axles, available from the Info sheet area at lvvta.org.nz.