WHat cause's CV's to break down?
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WHat cause's CV's to break down?
like topic sez. my buddy just got new CV's put in 2 years ago and now their clicking bad....
got some new axles for him but what can he do to prevent them breaking again.
got some new axles for him but what can he do to prevent them breaking again.
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (Denny317)
they go bad when the boots split open and dirt gets inside and ruins the bearings in there.
if they were replaced be el-cheapo remanufactured axle, they are clicking because you got bad ones that were re-booted.
if they were replaced be el-cheapo remanufactured axle, they are clicking because you got bad ones that were re-booted.
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (breaka_1_9)
"they go bad when the boots split open and dirt gets inside and ruins the bearings in there."
Most people never think to check their boots, so they ride around for a long time with them being torn and not knowing it, by the time they notice, its click city.
Most people never think to check their boots, so they ride around for a long time with them being torn and not knowing it, by the time they notice, its click city.
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (HondaCRX)
The grease inside the boot(s) starts eating away at the rubber... Making it hard and brittle, thats why they start tearing in time. There is not really anything you can do about it either.... Except keep an eye on them, and re-palcing the boot(s) when needed. However, that will probably end-up costing you more in time and labor, rather just then replacing the axles as a unit... hehehe
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (88_SC_CRX_Si)
The grease inside the boot(s) starts eating away at the rubber... Making it hard and brittle, thats why they start tearing in time. There is not really anything you can do about it either.... Except keep an eye on them, and re-palcing the boot(s) when needed. However, that will probably end-up costing you more in time and labor, rather just then replacing the axles as a unit... hehehe
no matter what, the boots get all brittle and they brake no matter what.... they get old and weather and use just brakes them... they are always going to break...... just go to pepboys and get a set of new CV joints, like 140 ea, with lifetime warranty, and a
nytime they brake , take it and ull have new ones... thats what i did!>>.
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (TorteX)
well i picked up my buddy some axles off a guy. stock honda ones made in canada. 3000 miles.
look fine.. i heard when u buy shitty axles off chain stores u end up with the splines not fitting.
look fine.. i heard when u buy shitty axles off chain stores u end up with the splines not fitting.
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Re: WHat cause's CV's to break down? (shortyz)
i heard when u buy shitty axles off chain stores u end up with the splines not fitting.
They'll fit fine.
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