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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: RJkick on January 26, 2012, 01:17:23 PM
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I hear the shafts are usually green to signify rebuilt and rebuilt are best.
Any thoughts?
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I went through so many from a national parts chain that they banned me from the life time warranty on the shafts (Locked, geared and 33's). I started getting used factory ones after that and they are MUCH better. Call Trail Tough, I'm sure they have some from the inventory they just acquired from Hawk Strictly Suzuki.
Zig
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I've picked up a few good used factory ones off ebay for as little as 15 bucks. Always pays to have a couple of spares. the factory ones are definitely the best.
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Looks like the Napa's are too short as this happened after a few whoops - 5 minutes tops
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You need a Diff Drop Bracket Set. How much lift you got?
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You need a Diff Drop Bracket Set. How much lift you got?
He has the drop installed (came with the 3" kit), you can see it in the pics.
RJ,
Any chance you have the top strut mount flipped and the mount drop (that comes with the 3" lift) installed? If so, put the upper mount back to stock position (un-flipped). On my 89 kick, I went from the Calmini 2" lift to the 3" lift and had issues with the same cv pulling out past the retainer clip (just like what you are experiencing). After looking into it, I had left the upper strut mount inverted when I installed it to the upper mount drop bracket. Once I flipped it back to stock, the problem stopped.
Zig
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I did not flip the strut mount. I can take some more pictures when I get home today. Anything you want to see in particular besides the strut mout?
The sad part is that the stock shaft was in their for about 5 years after the lift and the stock shaft is still on the passenger side, I know the passenger side is longer but it is still a great selling point that a 20 year old shaft still holds up better than new.
The Napa shaft is 19 1/4" according to their website
Does anyone know the length of a Suzuki used shaft?
I'm calling Trail Tough when they open today as well. I saw some on E-Bay for around $40 with shipping. Napa's site had them for $60 not including the $83 core
The complete build started out with the Calmini 3 + 3 and morph with the build from Rockmolester http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444978 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444978)
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Good call. Give TT a call and get a factory replacement. Most aftermarket ones are junk.
Zig
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Brent at Trail Tough did not know off the top of his head what the compressed length of the driver's side shaft was but did say I could try running the shaft without the c-clip to give it more float
Does anyone know if the original shaft is longer than 19 1/4" ?
Does anyone run without the c-clip in the front shaft?
thanks
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I get mine from 1st generation 4Runners. 8)
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I get mine from 1st generation 4Runners. 8)
Are they longer than 19 1/4"?
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I get mine from 1st generation 4Runners. 8)
I was looking at a 92 4Runner it said it was 21 1/16" with a 6 bolt end and the Zuk is 19 1/4" with a 3 bolt end
Do you swap the ends or is there a more specific year? I think the roughly 2" more on the 4Runner would help immensly. I wonder why more Zuk owners don't change over - Thanks
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PM 37Kicker (Stan) and copy MikeRPM4x4 (Hagen). Stan was making a conversion kit to allow us to use Toyota CV's on Kicks. I have not seen him on here in a while, but if you cc Hagen, he will know if Stan is still making the kit.
Zig
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I thought those were made for rigs with the Hagen front end mod, Anvil front, or welding the adapters. I am still just stock with no welding experience or a welder for that matter.
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I know you need to do the widening for them to fit, but not sure about the rest.
Zig
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used factory built CV is on the way
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Looks like the Napa's are too short as this happened after a few whoops - 5 minutes tops
Is this more likely to happen on uptravel or downtravel? See earlier pictures
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Could a broken strut cause this failure?
Also, I am trying to locate the part number to the cv axle shaft and am coming up blank so far
Any help if you know - thanks
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does anyone have any pics of an installed shakle reversal kit for a samurai from low range off road?
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Is this more likely to happen on uptravel or downtravel? See earlier pictures
On down travel. Dropping a tire in a ditch, or stuffing the other side up climbing out. When the CV is extended and has traction.
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I dont know if it is a length or quality thing when it comes to the aftermarket (rebuilt) CV's. I do know that if you have done anything on your lift that allows it to drop further than just installing the strut spacer that you will have the over extending issue. So you dont trash another, when you get your replacement, peel back the boot after installing it and cycle your suspension with a floor jack/jack stands and see how if the bearings are hitting the retaining ring. If so, you may want to consider making a spacer out of one of your busted cv's by cutting the cup off and grinding it down to fit. This will give you another 1/2" or so.
Zig
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Or install some limiting straps.
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Or install some limiting straps.
Funny but I was searching for your posts and sent you a PM
How long should the straps be? 4Wheel Parts has a set of 2 for $44 but there are multiple lengths and your length is tested so I want to go with it
Also, At what points did you mount them? I want to make sure I don't cause myself more problems. And again your mounts are tested
Thanks for all the help This Board has always been a wealth of information and help to me
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I dont know if it is a length or quality thing when it comes to the aftermarket (rebuilt) CV's. I do know that if you have done anything on your lift that allows it to drop further than just installing the strut spacer that you will have the over extending issue. So you dont trash another, when you get your replacement, peel back the boot after installing it and cycle your suspension with a floor jack/jack stands and see how if the bearings are hitting the retaining ring. If so, you may want to consider making a spacer out of one of your busted cv's by cutting the cup off and grinding it down to fit. This will give you another 1/2" or so.
Zig
I actually took the spacer out to try to avoid too much droop. Because it is being done for no charge at an auto repair shop I can suggest they look but they aren't inspiring any confidence by not even noticing the broken strut. I will be putting it up on jack stands to cycle the suspension as you suggested. Even though the passenger side droops justs as much I am going to try to install limiting straps as BentParts has to try to save my Struts and CVs
Thanks again for your help I really appreciate all the support