Jacob Stanicic

hey guys.
yes ive searched through the forum and found a few threads on this however they're all fairly old so i wanna see what people run nowadays
So heres my situation, shortly after ITR swapping my LS my axles started clicking. My mechanic at the time got me a set of cheap aftermarket axles which started clicking again after about a month.
Since then ive tried rebuilt axles and a set of very used b16 axles, they all started clicking within a month of installing.

So far by talking with people and looking on forums, it is most likely due to low quality axles in combination with being low and cambered.
I live in Australia so the only performance axles i really have access to are hasports and insane shafts. Importing raxles or DSS will cost me over $600 in shipping alone.
I was thinking of going with stage ones as I don't drag, just light circuit racing every now and then, my engine is bone stock.

I'm paranoid there might be something causing this besides being low, cambered and using **** axles.
So any opinions are greatly appreciated as well as any experience you have with aftermarket performance axles.
Thanks in advance

GIZZ - EXV

JRCivic1

If you are really low, you might try a slightly shorter axle. You didn't specify what chassis you have, so I cannot suggest a length or application at this time.

Jacob Stanicic

You're right my bad, its a 98 DC2. I don't think I'm that low, about 1.5 inches lower than stock. I've considered custom length axles but the cost is just too high for me to consider them over aftermarket performance axles, assuming the latter would hold up.

2x0

First, check if your axles are the correct length and whether too long or too short. There may be an axle from a slightly different year/model that will fit better.

To do this.....

1.) Jack up car until axles are roughly level with the ground
2.) Remove axle nut
3.) Tap on end of axle until it is fully compressed

The end of the axle should be flush with the hub opening, within 1/8" either way. If it sticks out further or is recessed into the hole, then it is either too long or short.

Hasport

that is how you measure axle length but jacking up the car is not necessary. the car needs to be on the ground for proper measurement

2x0

Thanks for the correction! I suppose ideally the axles should be level to the ground without the need to jack it up.

Hasport

hey you did a good job explaining how to do it

Jacob Stanicic

Thanks for all the advice guys,
just checked the length of my current axles and they look fine, the end of the axle is completely flush with the hub.
i figure i just need a good set of axles so decided to go with hasport and will probably reduce my camber and raise the car a tad before i put them in.
also
do you guys think it would be worth it to buy high temp cv grease for these axles or would that be unnecessary? I heard it prolongs the life of the joints especially on the track.