So i went to the track saterday, and busted my driver side axle on my first run. the spline shaft sheared right off into my wheel hub. so instead of getting another cheapo replacement axle, i want to get some high hp applications. the problem is im on a budget!!! i cant afford 800 dollars for new axles. does anyone know anyone who makes moderately priced axles that are stronger than OEM replacements? like maybe in the 300-400 price range? even OBX on ebay wants 800 bucks for a set!!

 

you shouldnt need it...

did you preload your axles before you launched?

600hp hondas uses OEM replacements...i had advance auto on my brothers 420 hp civic never destroyed an axle.

preloading is key.

 

huh, my freind is pushng 490 threw his stocks, hasnt broke one,
but either look into new oems or gators if you really want something nice

 

With stock axles, they are the weak point. If you get stronger axles, that pushes the weak link down the line and to the tranny. Would you rather snap a cheap axle or mess up your tranny? Napa has lifetime warranty on them and they're dirt cheap. Look into that.

 

i already have lifetime axles so its no breaking and replacing thats the issue, its getting my car home when they break cuz the drag trip is 115 miles from my house lol.

what are gator axles btw?


how do you preload axles? ive never heard of it lol... i must be a drag strip noob lol

 

EXACTLY what I was going to say. I'd rather replace an axle every now and then rather than trash transmissions cause my axles can handle 35,000 hp.

Keep OEM axles. Think of them as a kind of safegaurd for your transmission. Learn to preload and you should be fine.

 

As you're sitting in the lane you'll have the E-brake up... and as the lights come down slightly let out the clutch til you feel it TOUCH, not fully engage. The ebrake will hold you in place for a second. when you see the green light. let the clutch the rest of the way out, and drop the ebrake. this way you have tension on all drivetrain parts when you leave instead of slamming all that **** together when you leave the light. I hope that helps. Probably not well explained.

 

^^^ lol i didnt do this once and i wanted to do a burnout , i popped the clutch as fast as i could and boom my axle blew,, i got a 94 LS with a stock clutch sooo i guess its all about the preload!!

 

Id say just get some more OEM and work on your preloading. I have not many good things about gators, very few good things actually.

 

http://www.gatorracingaxles.com/
i dont reccomend them inless your putting down some real power and your transmisson is up to the task or you will be replaceing that next. stick with replacements, take your axle back and get a new one and go back out, possibly even pick up a spare for each side if your scared.

 

that will break an axle every time...

and yes preload...

 

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Tru raxle.com online they make custom axles in that price range. Just call them and ask.