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Old 09-09-2011, 10:41 AM
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I was just wondering if anyone knew of a company/website that made a "tougher" "more rugged" cv axle for those of us that don't want to go to a solid axle. I like the IFS, solid axle is just not for me.

It's a simple question and I'm hoping someone will have an answer! I know with big trucks like mine, all's it takes is a couple offroad trips and BYE BYE AXLE!

So anyone? Tougher cv axle? Longer? More durable? Something made for offroading/lifted IFS trucks?

Thanks in advanced!

EDIT - Also, does anyone know where they sell lift blocks for my truck? I can only find lowering blocks? Odd....
 

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There is a company that makes custom CV axles that are much, much stronger than the OEM ones. If memory serves they run a little of $1000 per. I'd have to do some major digging to find them again as I lost their website and don't remember the name.

If your REALLY want to know, let me know and I'll see if I can find them for you.
 
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Wouldn't have been RCVPerformance.com would it? $2500! Ouch.
 
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WHOOOWEEEE!!! WAS NOT thinking that much... hell, I could buy another blazer for that much! lol! Is there a way to beef up ours? Any mods that can be done to them, coated, etc?
 
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Wouldn't have been RCVPerformance.com would it? $2500! Ouch.
That would be them!
 
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The best way to make CV's last is to make sure front chassis ride height is within factory specs.
 
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Gotcha... doubt they are! lol But I really dont use 4wd too often anyways...
 
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i have the same problem you do. Thats why i got the lifetime warranty ones from autozone. When i break one i bring it in and get a new one. I have gotten really good at replacing cv's and wheel bearings
 
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Originally Posted by NVANZEE
i have the same problem you do. Thats why i got the lifetime warranty ones from autozone. When i break one i bring it in and get a new one. I have gotten really good at replacing cv's and wheel bearings
yeah thats basically what i was doing with my old s10 i used to offroad it broke one almost everytime i took it out.

my biggest worry would be making the cv's stronger might move the weak spot to the actual carrier and break that
 
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