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Axles At An Extreme Angle  
Mullet
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 03/23/08
08:13 PM

I just did a 6" Skyjacker lift on my 05 Chevy 2500 used aftermarket torsion keys from Truxxx and pulled 8" of lift out of the kit my front axles are at a pretty extreme angle and I think they are probably going to give me some problems any suggestions would be great I want to keep it 4 wheel drive and I would also like to keep the 8" of lift I have 38's on the truck now so I was just hoping someone new something that I didn't Thanks.  


 
SnoMan
Guru | Posts: 1258 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 03/24/08
03:46 AM

You need to reduce the angle on front axles. Keys look good on paper but not in practice because it top suspension out in travel and run CV's at a higher angle too. CV'a are their strongest torque capacity wise when at or near level/straight across joint. In you case, you have very large tires which are straining CV AND high angle too and together it can add up to axle failure.  


 
RC
New User | Posts: 40 | Joined: 03/07
Posted: 03/26/08
10:16 AM

I had a 6in lift with 35s and I wheeled it hard and i carried a extra axle shaft because i broke one about every 2 months your best bet is take the keys out or go solid front axle . I went solid axle and will never lift a IFS(inferior front suspension) again. If you keep it the way you got buy some high performance cv shafts but they will cost!!!  


 
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