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?

 

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.

 

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! 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?

 

Yes, they are.

 

I never said lower suspension, I said you need a bigger lift to run 37's than a 6". Hell, my old 03 had an 8" turned to 9" and it still rubbed with 37's but I had acceptable CV angles. I beat the living hell out of my truck, 4x4 launches, off road in sand, snow and mud and never broke anything. Stock CV's are still in the truck and it has almost 90K on it now.

Not sure about the Passenger just breaking, I've heard of them breaking both sides...

 

Drop the tbars and get cutout flares...

 

x2 ... Over working the CV angle. You might find a mfg that has a stronger CV but really if the CV angle is that harsh then all the other IFS working angles match witch means wear on other parts. So dropping the suspension down alittle would help all around.

 

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.