I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to why the CV joints on my 92 prelude are wearing out at an abnormally fast rate. It seems like I have to replace my CV's almost every year now and it's getting pretty ridiculous, not to mention a waste of money.
I don't drive my car hard at all, my tire pressure is fine, and the only thing that seems to be wrong (besides the cruddy Honda CV's) is I have a slight camber problem from changing my suspension (Tokico blues/eibach pro-kits). My alignment hasn't been adjusted lately, but it doesn't feel that off. I'm wondering if there's something else that might be causing this continual problem or if there's a really good aftermarket CV.
I've replaced CV's previously with remanufactured and OEM and they seem to wear out with equal speed. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tripster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is I have a slight camber problem from changing my suspension (Tokico blues/eibach pro-kits). My alignment hasn't been adjusted lately, but it doesn't feel that off. I'm wondering if there's something else that might be causing this continual problem or if there's a really good aftermarket CV.
I've replaced CV's previously with remanufactured and OEM and they seem to wear out with equal speed. Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated</TD></TR></TABLE>

Lowering the car wears out CV joints faster...it puts more stress on them. combine that with camber/alignment issues I can't say that it's not surprising.

 

Much obliged for the info bro.

I was just curious because my wife's 94 accord LX (bone stock) goes through a similar situation and I didn't know if Honda CV's were kinda poorly made or not. She baby's her car and it still goes through them about the same rate. Is there anything else that might cause the CV's to wear out faster than normal that I should consider?

Or maybe I curse the CV's of any Honda I ride in....

 

that almost makes me not wanna lower my car.....

 

I've had my car lowered for 4 years with Eibach sportlines and Tokico and AGX shocks. I've got 80,000 miles on my car with it lowered and my camber is at -1 in the front and -1.5 in the rear. I also drive the crap out her in the turns. All this and I've only had to replace 1 cv due to a ripped boot. IMO, your poblem is not because of lowering. If your axles are more than 5 degrees off center then maybe. But with your set up I doubt they are.

 

I appreciate the info. I've been putting off getting the camber kit, but at this rate I'm willing to get that done ASAP. Now I know where my paycheck's going this week.

Thanks again

 

you might want to check if your motor mounts are busted... because if your motor is flexing too much...it can cause premature CV boot wear as well


Modified by emoBB1 at 1:31 AM 10/10/2003


Modified by emoBB1 at 1:32 AM 10/10/2003

 

I checked the mounts not long ago and actually wound up having to replace one of the mounts about 6 months ago. I'll probably check them again, even though they looked fine back then.

Granted I'm taking this for face value, but a few people that I know in FL said that Honda doesn't make very durable CV's and I was wondering if that's the case simply because the same problem with my wifes Accord. I was wondering if there was any truth to that statement, even though I seriously doubt it.

But I'll check the mounts again this weekend and am going to probably get a camber kit because I've delayed the inevitable for way too long.

Thanks guys.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tripster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I checked the mounts not long ago and actually wound up having to replace one of the mounts about 6 months ago. I'll probably check them again, even though they looked fine back then.

Granted I'm taking this for face value, but a few people that I know in FL said that Honda doesn't make very durable CV's and I was wondering if that's the case simply because the same problem with my wifes Accord. I was wondering if there was any truth to that statement, even though I seriously doubt it.

But I'll check the mounts again this weekend and am going to probably get a camber kit because I've delayed the inevitable for way too long.

Thanks guys.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just get energy suspension motor mount inserts. You only need to install the front one to really cut down on engine flex without making your car vibrate all to hell.

I agree with you I don't think honda cv axles are particularly amazing or anything.

But at least a camber kit may help your CV situation but will most definitely help the tire wear situation

 

Buy honda OEM parts ?? .. I know that they charge a fair amount for an axle, but an aftermarket one is like half the price ...

Out of curiosity, what are signs your CV's are going ?? Mine have 125kmiles on em.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yohan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy honda OEM parts ?? .. I know that they charge a fair amount for an axle, but an aftermarket one is like half the price ...

Out of curiosity, what are signs your CV's are going ?? Mine have 125kmiles on em.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the boot is ripped and there's no grease in it

 

You can always go to NAPA and get their CV's. I think they where around $80ish but lifetime warranty

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sephro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can always go to NAPA and get their CV's. I think they where around $80ish but lifetime warranty </TD></TR></TABLE>

Right on...at this rate I'll be their most dreaded customer!

 

how are the CV's wearing out? are the boots always tearing or do they just always end up clicking? do you replace them with remanufactured axles, cv joints, or just the boot? are they always from the same place? is your tire wear normal?

honda cv joints/axles are exactly amazing but they aren't really a yearly replacement item...

 

You can also hear clicking noises when turning...