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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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just snapped u joint and ears so i bought rcv axles wondering if any feed back on them also looking to brace axles themself any good kits ? what do they involve ? can weld thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Many companies make weld on stuff to strengthen these axles.

C Gussets
Inner Sleeves
Outer Sleeves
Truss
HD Mounts
CA Skids

And Reid Knuckles would be a nice touch to finish it off.

ORE and Teraflex are popular for the sleeves and gussets.

And you might look at the R-SE Bombshell also.

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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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what do the sleeves consist of to install the gussets i seen . you know of these axles they came today how hard are they to replace
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Funny coincidence, I. Just received from northridge, Reid knuckles, rcv axles, dynatrac ball joints and a currie tie rod. I also am installing EVO magnum axle sleeves with everything else. I have already done c gussets. Can't beat axles that come with a you break we replace it warranty
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Slacka
what do the sleeves consist of to install the gussets i seen . you know of these axles they came today how hard are they to replace
Check the write-ups area, you can find pics and steps for the sleeves, gussets and axles. But for the inner sleeves, you need to rip the axle apart, drill a bunch of holes in it, clean the tubes out, insert the sleeves, then weld all of the holes.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Just put axles in boy are they smooth did axle tube seals took no time just bought miller welder will do sleeves and gussets wanna do drive shafts first any suggestions thinking reel or tom wood thanks
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Big ole run-on sentences make my head hurt...


Coast and Woods are $450ish each
Reel and TF are $550ish each
Haven't priced Tatton shafts

Coast uses spicer joints
Woods uses his own gold seal lifetime joints

Whoever you choose, go with new yokes.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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with the woods axles dont they replace the yokes. I do alot of highway driving so balancing is a concerne too . any one install axle and have input? thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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[QUOTE=nthinuf;2148293]Big ole run-on sentences make my head hurt...
WHAAAAAAAAA sorry professor
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