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CV axles keep breaking! Why???

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Old 04-19-2019, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by cleburne red
Wheela, you were able to install ZR2 cv axles on a non ZR2 blazer?
No idea, I have a ZR2, I was just saying maybe the little extra length of the ZR2 CVs might help because the lift. It was just an idea, probably not a good one, but and idea none the less.(if he keeps breaking more CVs why not try and snap some ZR2 CVs)
 

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Old 04-19-2019, 09:54 AM
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Oh, OK. Didn't realize you had a z. It's my understanding that the ZR2 axles are like 2+" longer, and no way will they fit a non Z
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 10:49 AM
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I'm willing to bet that the shop cranked the Tbars too much. That will kill them faster than anything I know of. Did the kit come with new keys for the T bars?
Yes it does
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 11:13 AM
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This has me stumped, in the 5 years I've had aftermarket keys I've only replaced one CV axle. I have mine turned up quite a bit and my CV axles are at a terrible angle. If you went a year with no problems and now can't make it out of the driveway there has to be something else taking them out. Im not sure what though. I'd check that there isn't any else wore out or broken. If you do figure it out please post what you find.
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 11:18 AM
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Are your axles the bolt on flange style or slip in on the differential side? If flange style I would think something in the control arms is broken or wore out causing it to move enough to pull the CV apart. Possible really bad ball joints? I don't know, I'm just throwing out ideas here.
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Hess13x
Are your axles the bolt on flange style or slip in on the differential side? If flange style I would think something in the control arms is broken or wore out causing it to move enough to pull the CV apart. Possible really bad ball joints? I don't know, I'm just throwing out ideas here.
They slip in, I've replaced all ball joints hoping that was my problem. No luck
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 12:46 PM
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Can you post some pics of CV angles and maybe just some of the front end. Maybe someone can see something that might be causing it.
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 01:04 PM
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I'm wondering how exactly they are breaking? Coming out, losing rollerpins,boot tearing? You might need to get a heavier duty or custom longer one...
 
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Old 04-19-2019, 01:08 PM
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Are there options for heavy duty cv axles? I've searched and searched, can't find anything. RCV will make custom cv, but for the $1600 or so they get for a set, you're well into a really nice SAS
 
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Don I'm with you, we need more information on what exactly is breaking.
 

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