axels

[sfmk423]

i was just wondering if anyone has had problems with their axels breaking.i found the set on bwoody and was wondering what ppl think of them..i just put a stage 3 clutch in and im goin to a 2.8 pully and im building a head right now..im hoping the axels hold up when im at the track

[billabong9687]

It happens but not as much to us as it does the the ss's. I've heard good things about those from bwoody i think. Also unless you plan on goin past the 2.8 in means of power. It's not necessary. My .02

[SPLREDLINE]

Stage 2 axels = 300hp +

[Watts-Up]

I don't think you'll break 'em as long as you don't dump the clutch at high rpm, or shake the tires really hard.

[BigBrother]

I thought the 'Balts broke FEWER axles than we did, lol.

I broke mine 1st time a ran her, although in all honesty it would seem the previous owner was plenty abusive before I got her. haven't had any problems with the new ones with plenty of aggressive driving and several autocross events on 245/40/17 Hoosier DOT slicks. BUT - I haven't taken her to the drag strip, either, and I don't launch the hell out of her. Partially out of residual fear for the axles I must admit. And I'm 100% stock.

The BWoody bars should help, I'm going the FE5 control arm/poly motor and trans mount direction. Or you could do all of the above. Regardless, just avoid wheel hop at all costs and get that launch down (which means rolling on from idle)!

[Dainslaif]

What year is your car? 04 have stronger designed axles than later years, so you may not even need them. Personally I'm aiming for high 200s and still don't plan to upgrade axles unless they actually break.

[qwikredline11]

Originally Posted by BigBrother

I thought the 'Balts broke FEWER axles than we did, lol.

I broke mine 1st time a ran her, although in all honesty it would seem the previous owner was plenty abusive before I got her. haven't had any problems with the new ones with plenty of aggressive driving and several autocross events on 245/40/17 Hoosier DOT slicks. BUT - I haven't taken her to the drag strip, either, and I don't launch the hell out of her. Partially out of residual fear for the axles I must admit. And I'm 100% stock.

The BWoody bars should help, I'm going the FE5 control arm/poly motor and trans mount direction. Or you could do all of the above. Regardless, just avoid wheel hop at all costs and get that launch down (which means rolling on from idle)!

my rotated mounts fix power hop by eliminating the root cause...

[sfmk423]

i got an 06 i prolly will go with the traction bars and mounts..thanks with the suggestions..i plan on takin mine to the strip once and awhile just hope i dont break one there..i better sign up for AAA lol

[qwikredline11]

08 turbo 'balt has massive shafts, G6 style knuckle, they will never break spend the money have fun oh and still power hop until...you guessed it....fix the root cause....

[Periodic]

Originally Posted by qwikredline11

my rotated mounts fix power hop by eliminating the root cause...

Can you explain this a bit further......for some reason I am thinkin sway bar mounts at the frame, which only have one bolt...and am thinking you solid welded, or dual bolted them to the chassis.....PM if this is a thread jack...more for personal interest on the matter