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WILL IT SNAP ???
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 1:52 pm
by ajsr
Just changed my narrow track to wide track while I have all the internals apart Im fitting a front lock right
whats the likelyhood of snapping the axle with the lock right and a stock 1.6 motor 32's SPOA I drive mostly mud I have brifield rings to fit try to Keep cv intact
OR should I just go to heavier axles ,cv's and rear side gears??(dont really want to spend the cash zooking is getting expensive)
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:03 pm
by muppet_man67
it may, depends on how forgiving a driver you are. even with birfield rings I thing the CV would still be the weak point. I dont think you would be replacing them often enough to bother upgrading. just carry a spare.
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:49 pm
by joeblow
snappage is dependant on gearing. if it is geared correctly it won't be much of a problem, but if nothing has been done, than yes, you will have dramas.
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:06 pm
by ajsr
6.5 transfers joe nt ratio
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:23 pm
by want33s
I consider myself a mechanically sympathetic driver (IE: Easy on the car) and my left CV only lasted 3 weeks after I fitted an air locker.
I have now upgraded to CrMo axles & cv's.
Jas.
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:27 pm
by ajsr
what did they cost jas
and where did you get them?
cheers andrew
ps im not really mechanicaly symphathetic I have a fairly heavy foot
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:00 pm
by want33s
I got them through Chris at Locktup4x4..... $580 the pair delivered to my door..
Another $150 for the ARB air locker rear side gears.
Jas.
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:54 pm
by nicbeer
will depend.
i have locked front and rear. with 31 muds and no gearing cept for NT ratios
no issue in 1.5yrs so far and not easy on thottle really.
mix of mud/sand and slimey rocks
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:02 pm
by Gwagensteve
It'll break IMHO. I have no experience with rings but I still think you'll smash the cage/inner axle regardless.
PS what tyres?
Steve.
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:37 pm
by chops_Drover
I run 31" BFG's with birfield rings & 6.5's. I do not give it heaps except when 2wd playing in mud. I am locked front & rear and generally only crawl any rocky surfaces. Haven't had any dramas as of yet. With the locker in the front you will not need to give it heaps all the time when climbing hills etc. Carry a spare with you if you are worried.
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:07 pm
by suzuki boy
I had a detroit in the rear and 32' swampers....
I drive hard and never broke one but bent 2