Wheel, axle and steering… I did some damage! Time for replacement part options!
So I blew up a front cv, which kicked the axle out, twisting it around the steering arm and bending it, at the same time as a chunk of the cv wedged inside the wheel and wore 3 holes right through the inside of the rim before I came to a stop… 😳
Needless to say it’s shopping time!
I’ve decided on a set of method 401’s for the new wheels but I need some opinions on the steering and axles. When I break something I generally research the hell out of every detail and I have a few questions now after doing some homework.
For steering I have been reading about the racertech tie rods and their claims about not corrupting oem steering geometry like most other kits out there. Does anyone know of any other solid options out there that can guarantee the same thing? I’m definitely not interested in encountering any bumpsteer issues after upgrading components.
As for axles, I think Ben from Knine has articulated the science behind necking down axle shafts after the splines and the torsion bar effect that helps reduce damage to the cv and diff quite well. If someone was looking for axles with necked down shafts and beefier cvs, where would you look? Most websites have pictures of the complete assembly which blocks the details under the boot.
Wheel, axle and steering… I did some damage! Time for replacement part options!
So I blew up a front cv, which kicked the axle out, twisting it around the steering arm and bending it, at the same time as a chunk of the cv wedged inside the wheel and wore 3 holes right through the inside of the rim before I came to a stop… 😳
Needless to say it’s shopping time!
I’ve decided on a set of method 401’s for the new wheels but I need some opinions on the steering and axles. When I break something I generally research the hell out of every detail and I have a few questions now after doing some homework.
For steering I have been reading about the racertech tie rods and their claims about not corrupting oem steering geometry like most other kits out there. Does anyone know of any other solid options out there that can guarantee the same thing? I’m definitely not interested in encountering any bumpsteer issues after upgrading components.
As for axles, I think Ben from Knine has articulated the science behind necking down axle shafts after the splines and the torsion bar effect that helps reduce damage to the cv and diff quite well. If someone was looking for axles with necked down shafts and beefier cvs, where would you look? Most websites have pictures of the complete assembly which blocks the details under the boot.
