Need new axles, but where from?
#1
Need new axles, but where from?
At the end of last season I had an axle boot rip open. I replaced the axle with a new aftermarket one, which was around $120. That axle lasted 45 minutes and then broke. This is a car with 220 whp, 125 ft-lbs, so not a power thing at all, just a junk axle. That being said, the HONDA axles are $600(!!!) each, so where can I get a GOOD axle that will last at least a few seasons on track? This is a race-only car, so no daily driving, and it only gets on track for 2-300 miles per year (sadly, but we all do what we can, that's life).
Maybe my aftermarket one was just a bad axle (but the entire outer bearing race was destroyed, so it seems like it was a bad design or just really cheap components, which will be the same for all of that company's axles).
Thanks everyone!!
Maybe my aftermarket one was just a bad axle (but the entire outer bearing race was destroyed, so it seems like it was a bad design or just really cheap components, which will be the same for all of that company's axles).
Thanks everyone!!
#2
Did you throw out your OEM axle? Buy the boot kit from Honda for $25 and a GOOD boot clamp tool. It is a pretty easy job, even without removing the axle from the car. The Honda kit comes with a new c-clip, bottle of grease, two clamps, and a new boot.
#3
+1 on OEM rebuilds. I've done the aftermarket re-man route many moons ago and after spending more time swapping out axles then being on the track/road, I've completely given up on it. Rebuilding the CV joints is extremely easy. It's messy but very easy. You can buy yourself a clamp and use the respective clamps for those tools. More universal and easier to handle. OEM bearings can cost more than a reman, but they will far outlast them based on my experience.
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I am running Gator Racing Axles in my TT4 race car. They take the OEM axles machine the cups if needed and add bigger rollers. They then pack the cups with a higher temp grease with a higher moly content. Then they finish them off by using thicker and heavier duty boots. If you want them to they can paint the axles. I did there sweet lime green option. I broke a non OEM axle hopping curbs last year on my third session ever with the car.
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I used autozone axles with their lifetime warranty.
Costs around $180 for a pair, then all you pay is nothing.
Sure, they aren't as good as OEM ones -- but, if the boot rips I return it back to autozone and get another one.
Costs around $180 for a pair, then all you pay is nothing.
Sure, they aren't as good as OEM ones -- but, if the boot rips I return it back to autozone and get another one.
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