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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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I got a STOCK 94 Integra LS and i got a problem with my axles they keep breaking, where the boot that connects to da intermediate shaft(mainshaft). I replaced it 4 times already, every time i drive it hard(shifting to 2nd gear) BOOOM!! there it goes lol. I just wanna know what could it be, I know my threads to the block where the mainshaft connects is stripped could that be rethreaded???
Yes its lowered and i had motor mounts replaced

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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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i need to make sure its bolted on that is you problem just rethread them
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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A picture will help.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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use oem axles
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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get some raxles
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:05 AM
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Check your motor mounts, could lead to broken axles. Fix that stripped hole, helicoil maybe or tap it to a bigger size.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tAcOmAz FiNeSt
get some raxles
stock reman axle like u get in autoparts store IMO suck ive gone threw 2 sets in one year not even driving that rough you might have to upgrade to some more heavy duty axles
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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A stock ls? More info on the car would help. I have napa axles on my 300 hp ls and i havent broke any in a year that its been turbocharged. Does it wheel hop or is the car really low making the axles at an angle?
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 08:38 AM
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get the oem axles and check motor mounts also is ur car lowered or off balance in anyway ?
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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stop hammn' on it lol
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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its a stock LS it was converted from auto to stick, and the tires are tilted in a lil bit
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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its a all stock 18B1 LS, it was converted from auto to stick, wheels are tilted inward little
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Repair stripped bolt hole(s), replace axels with Raxles... http://www.raxles.com/ 94
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Thats what happens if your honda has too much torque
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Chassis twisted?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Chassis twisted?
Damn near blew the welds on the manifold too
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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okay so i replaced most of my motor mounts i was missing transmission bracket n motor mounts on the lower side (driver n passenger) now my intermediate shaft is loose because the bolts wont tightned they are stripped inside(female side) the bolts are special ordered from Honda Dealer so i cant re-thread to a bigger size some say heat or heli coil n others say i need a longer axle
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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You need to repair the stipped bolt hole(s) drill out and tap bigger, or use a nut and bolt. 94
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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drive it like a grandma.. problem solved
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I can't do a bigger size the 3 bolts are special made for the shaft and what's the point of a Honda/Acura if u can't drive it fast lol I would get a Lincoln Towncar for grandma status LMAO
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kito209
okay so i replaced most of my motor mounts i was missing transmission bracket n motor mounts on the lower side (driver n passenger) now my intermediate shaft is loose because the bolts wont tightned they are stripped inside(female side) the bolts are special ordered from Honda Dealer so i cant re-thread to a bigger size some say heat or heli coil n others say i need a longer axle
ok so the is sappose to be a stationary part, but if n e thing moves where it's connected then that would cause the breakage, you said you changed the mounts, ok so that leaves the mid shaft, if it's loose then every time you shift it moves cause the axle to break, fix that mid shaft put new threads in there somehow and make sure the mounts are screwed in tight you dont want n e wight leanin on the axle it have enough weight with the car dropped,,, D.A. 4 lyfe!!!!!
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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So use diff. bolts, the bolt(s) hold the bracket, [hanger] why do they need to be "special" bolts, as long as they hold the hanger. 94
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by D.A.allday
ok so the is sappose to be a stationary part, but if n e thing moves where it's connected then that would cause the breakage, you said you changed the mounts, ok so that leaves the mid shaft, if it's loose then every time you shift it moves cause the axle to break, fix that mid shaft put new threads in there somehow and make sure the mounts are screwed in tight you dont want n e wight leanin on the axle it have enough weight with the car dropped,,, D.A. 4 lyfe!!!!!
Exactly the bolts allhave thread at the tip then it becomes wider where it holds the mid shaft bracket in place because if I tightened it with other bolts the shaft will still move
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mstolars
Check your motor mounts, could lead to broken axles. Fix that stripped hole, helicoil maybe or tap it to a bigger size.
worn motor mounts are also my guess and or as stated above the bolt issue
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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So you use a bolt that is the same diameter as the wider part of stock bolt and drill and tap to that size. 94
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