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The Minelab Lower Shaft Assembly is an OEM replacement part for the Vanquish 340, Vanquish 440, Vanquish 540, X-Terra Pro, and X-Terra Elite detectors. Detectorists who've cracked a lower shaft on a fence-line snag or worn the cam-lock threads after years of field use need this assembly to restore full detector function. This OEM part is designed to match factory specifications. The assembly includes the lower shaft tube and integrated hardware; you swap it onto your existing middle shaft and coil.
What's Included with the Lower Shaft Assembly
- Minelab Lower Shaft Assembly (OEM part 3011-0419)
Why Vanquish and X-Terra Owners Need a Spare Lower Shaft
- Direct OEM replacement for the Minelab Vanquish 340 metal detector, Minelab Vanquish 440 metal detector – Multi-IQ performance for coins, jewelry & relics, Minelab Vanquish 540 metal detector & Pro Pack, Minelab X-Terra Pro metal detector – multi-frequency, waterproof, built for the field, and X-Terra Elite, designed for compatibility with these detector models.
- Restores full detector function after a cracked tube or stripped cam-lock threads without the cost of a full stem replacement.
- Keeps a backup shaft in your vehicle for mid-hunt repairs when a fence-line snag or car-door slam damages the original.
- Factory part number 3011-0419 ensures compatibility across the entire Vanquish and X-Terra platform.
OEM Fit for Multi-IQ and VFLEX Platforms
This lower shaft assembly is designed for compatibility with standard coil mounting. Detectorists running Vanquish or X-Terra models in heavy brush or rocky ground keep a spare lower shaft in the truck; a cracked tube or stripped cam-lock thread can end a hunt early, and this OEM assembly swaps in under five minutes with no tools beyond the coil hardware wrench. The assembly works across all three Vanquish models (340, 440, 540) and both X-Terra models (Pro and Elite), so a single spare covers your entire detector lineup if you run multiple Minelab platforms.
Specifications
- Compatibility: Minelab Vanquish 340, Vanquish 440, Vanquish 540, X-Terra Pro, X-Terra Elite
- Part Number: 3011-0419
- Type: Lower shaft assembly with integrated cam-lock hardware
- Manufacturer: Minelab
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, so this lower shaft assembly carries Minelab's manufacturer warranty and ships as a genuine OEM part. Our team runs Vanquish and X-Terra detectors in the field and stocks the replacement parts detectorists actually break, so this shaft ships the same day your order clears. Every order includes free shipping, a 30-day return window, and our price-match guarantee. When you need a replacement part fast, we keep the high-turnover items in stock and ready.
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