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Old 04-02-2014, 02:31 PM
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Lowing your car and CV joint axle problems

Well I am on my second set of axles and I am attributing this to the lowering of my car. Who else is breaking axle joints?

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Originally Posted by twentyeggs
Well I am on my second set of axles and I am attributing this to the lowering of my car. Who else is breaking axle joints?
Very common if you go very low. Not sure how low yours is, but there is a threshold.

I have a modest drop and have yet to have any problems in 107k.
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Old 04-03-2014, 04:05 AM
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oem axles with 190 000km. stock height.
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Old 04-03-2014, 08:08 AM
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I put lowering springs on my car about two weeks ago and it started making a vibration I haven't had the chance to check it but I'm thinking it's from the axle
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My I35 is pretty low on BC racing coilovers. I go through axles once if not twice a year, and I only drive the car from may - late oct
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if the parts are original, save up for some suspension work but if you don't go stupid low you might get by
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I just have progress, its less than 2 inch drop i think
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I have been lowered on eibachs since the car had about 20,000 miles, I am now at 167,000 and still on the original axles.
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Originally Posted by twentyeggs
I just have progress, its less than 2 inch drop i think
Then something else is wrong.
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Lowering springs and spacers?
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Originally Posted by twentyeggs
Well I am on my second set of axles and I am attributing this to the lowering of my car. Who else is breaking axle joints?
I've never broke them, but I have had to replace. Been dropped on Progress and now Teins since about 50k. 180k currently. I've always attributed to aggressive driving and track time.


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I have been lowered on eibachs since the car had about 20,000 miles, I am now at 167,000 and still on the original axles.
And still looking good bro....
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