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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Default Riding SLAMMED breaking axles? How to Prevent breaking axles?

For some reason my axles broke (clicking when turning) after 3-4 months of riding dumped, i dont know if its exact cause, but it made me wonder, could maybe going over speed bumps dumped break axles? i always had to go through speed bumps after work... im getting another new set of axles soon, and this time i am trying to prevent it from breaking, any ideas how/why?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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my car is tucking tires and i have not to much problems with axles. I do replace them a few times when the axle boot was torn. I just go to autozone and get it replaced for free.

If your car is supercharged or turboed you may need axles that can handle the extra power.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Youre breaking axles or CV joints? The extreme angle of the joints when your dumped wears them out. And if youre slamming axle shafts on the frame then it could break them.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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^^^ x2

In the faq's theres a thread bout breaking axles, rubbing fenders so on ao forth

Its just the facts of being dumped
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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I don't mean to steal your thread, but what are the problems that will effect your car if you ride dumped? besides cv joints/ and broken axles?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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its impossible to go anywhere, you risk smashing oil pan, exhaust, body. suspension can bottom out etc. I dont see how people do it. You can lower your car, but dont overdo it.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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^True story.Can't forget tie rods as well.Being dumped looks good but it's a PITA For DD.
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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like i posted before there's a sticky that explains all the effects of riding dumped and some solutions
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Never saw the sticky
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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heheh..dump.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by zGo


heheh..dump.
LMFAO!!!
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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nice suspension helps not cut coils
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