SpaceGhost
05-03-2002, 08:09 AM
Ok after 6 weeks with the longfields and the 38's, and yes maybe the fuel injection as a contributing factor......
Longfields lead by 2 - 0. Broke both inner axles yesterday. Short side first then a couple hours later the long side. I replaced the short side when the other broke I just finished in 3 wheel drive and will tear it apart in the garage.
I can safely say with confidence the stock mini birfs would have grenaded. The first axle was inevitable, both fronts wedged behind and under a ledge with the wheels turned. I had confidence but didn't know the real world limits of the inners so I continued.
When I tore into it I wasn't sure what to expect, only had an idea from what Bobby had told me. The inner snapped clean at the point of the circlip, using the outer clip was a wise decision since there was "NO" other damage at all. The remains of the bigger piece was resting on the seal, slid right out, the broken stub came right out of the birf when i banged down on a piece of wood.
For me the best part of this, the breakage, was no other damage, no picking the shards of birf from the knuckle, no seal repacement, or seat damage, no axle lube pouring out and no loss of steering. Axle replacement was so painless and saved at least 15 minutes for the reasons mentioned. You can easily continue without further damage and make the repairs at your choice of time and place. Did I mention used replacement axles are 25% of the cost of a stock birf!
Not affiliated, but one damn happy customer!
I expect to find the same thing when I tear into the long side this weekend!
Longfields lead by 2 - 0. Broke both inner axles yesterday. Short side first then a couple hours later the long side. I replaced the short side when the other broke I just finished in 3 wheel drive and will tear it apart in the garage.
I can safely say with confidence the stock mini birfs would have grenaded. The first axle was inevitable, both fronts wedged behind and under a ledge with the wheels turned. I had confidence but didn't know the real world limits of the inners so I continued.
When I tore into it I wasn't sure what to expect, only had an idea from what Bobby had told me. The inner snapped clean at the point of the circlip, using the outer clip was a wise decision since there was "NO" other damage at all. The remains of the bigger piece was resting on the seal, slid right out, the broken stub came right out of the birf when i banged down on a piece of wood.
For me the best part of this, the breakage, was no other damage, no picking the shards of birf from the knuckle, no seal repacement, or seat damage, no axle lube pouring out and no loss of steering. Axle replacement was so painless and saved at least 15 minutes for the reasons mentioned. You can easily continue without further damage and make the repairs at your choice of time and place. Did I mention used replacement axles are 25% of the cost of a stock birf!
Not affiliated, but one damn happy customer!
I expect to find the same thing when I tear into the long side this weekend!