cv axles=crap
recently got stuck on top of a snowy mountain overnight due to a broken cv axle,which i was barely even baggin on!suspension was drooped and i have lift keys so the cv joint angle was extreme.anyone know of aftermarket axle brands that are beefier than stock or can handle extreme angles?
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Hey Mike, I dont think any of them are good for extreme angles. You might have to look into a lift kit to drop the differential down a hair to help keep the CV's happy. Lets see if any of the vendors can chime in and offer some advice.
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It looks like he just needs a bigger lift...or smaller tires. Tuff country made some for a while, I don't believe they make them anymore. You would be better off getting some 35's and turning down your t-bars. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Just FYI, I can launch at 20 psi and around 530 rwhp and not break anything, as long as my t-bars are not turned up. I have seen many more higher hp trucks CV's survive over 1000 hp, it's the angle that kills them. |
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alligator your killin me!lower suspension,smaller tires!lol yah its definately the angle that makes them dangle(out from under the truck!)cognito axles anyone tryed with a lifted truck?so its not true that only the passenger side breaks...usually?
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Originally Posted by Diesel-N-Dust
(Post 243269)
RCV PERFORMANCE - CUSTOM HIGH STRENGTH CV JOINTS AND AXLES - DRIVELINE SOLUTIONS - HIGH ANGLE CV JOINTS
They are expensive. |
Originally Posted by mikes454
(Post 243351)
alligator your killin me!lower suspension,smaller tires!lol yah its definately the angle that makes them dangle(out from under the truck!)cognito axles anyone tryed with a lifted truck?so its not true that only the passenger side breaks...usually?
Not sure about the Passenger just breaking, I've heard of them breaking both sides... |
Drop the tbars and get cutout flares...
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Originally Posted by dozerboy
(Post 243495)
Drop the tbars and get cutout flares...
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Just a thought, but if you're going to keep wheeling it, you might want to consider a solid axle swap with either leaf springs or a four link with a track bar. It's not necessarily a "cheap" alternative, but in the long run, you'll be much better off with fewer broken parts.
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