Never had the pleasure of driving a lorry fitted with one.
I presume they were fitted, prior to the use of overdrive/range change /splitter gearboxes.
Basically,how did they work?,mechanically ,air, hydraulic or maybe electronically activated.
I sort of understand that it was a hi/lo diff 
so could you use one, to split every gear.
Cheers 
Have a read here…viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41030&start=0
Eaton 2 speed axles were electric shift. No electronics then 
Bedford ones were air operated and not as fast or reliable as Eaton IIRC.I’m sure that a lot of more technical people will offer some more in depth info.
Sir +:
Have a read here…viewtopic.php?f=35&t=41030&start=0Eaton 2 speed axles were electric shift. No electronics then
Thanks for the link.
I should have done a forum search 
aye …I was thrown the keys tae a ford D (perkins)pulling a 4in line low loader and told tae go pick up a broken down wagon …had only driven 4 over 4, ,5&.6 speed boxes on ford Ds and Clydesdales,Atki defender them days lol … had to get a five minute lesson from a mechanic on how they work and it went very very well 
Eaton also produced a high & low piece of equipment that fitted onto the back of a gear box, Some 8 wheeler Seddons had them, Which worked more or less the same way as the 2 speed axle, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Eaton also produced a high & low piece of equipment that fitted onto the back of a gear box, Some 8 wheeler Seddons had them, Which worked more or less the same way as the 2 speed axle, Regards Larry.
and there was me thinking they were called magnets.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Eaton also produced a high & low piece of equipment that fitted onto the back of a gear box, Some 8 wheeler Seddons had them, Which worked more or less the same way as the 2 speed axle, Regards Larry.
Never ever came across this particular set-up Lawrence but I always thought the two-speed axle a good simple idea , its a pity they are not available today as they would prove easier to use and maintain compared with some of todays expensive transmission systems .
The May issue of Vintage Roadscene mag has an article on this subject, complete with diagrams and instructions from old brochures. Robert
Passed my class one in a Dodge with an Eaton two speed axle in it
Spud1960:
Passed my class one in a Dodge with an Eaton two speed axle in it
Hi “Spud1960” Any photos ?, Regards Larry.
Lawrence Dunbar:
Spud1960:
Passed my class one in a Dodge with an Eaton two speed axle in itHi “Spud1960” Any photos ?, Regards Larry.
Sorry Larry,
Afraid not, I’d best not let Dennis know, but it was an RTITB training school 