Axle Strength

[Eric Smit]

http://board.tercelonline.com/viewthread.php?tid=47874

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zhannh_3Vk&feature=related

-Eric Smit

 

[theenico]

Try softer but don't quote me, I think playing with it would be best

When starting soft, playing with it will usually firm it right back up.

 

[theenico]

So my next question, naturally, is what are some approaches to eliminating wheel hop?

I went full stiff rolleyes on the rear Pedders at the track, and that seemed to help. Will stiffer rear springs, like the 6kg's you mentioned in another thread, also help with wheel hop?

Yes, the stiffer rear springs will help.

I'm guessing the Pedder's adjust compression and rebound simultaneously, so I would just pick a starting point and adjust the front a few clicks at a time until you find the sweet spot.

Firming up the big bushing at the rear of the front control arms would also be a huge help. (This what the GM Performance axle hop eliminator kit for the Cobalt SS is.)

 

[mitdr774]

Poly bushings, decent suspension, tires with some give in the sidewall, and the right pedal play a huge part in controlling wheel hop.

 

[Preloader]

I think there was a misunderstanding of what I meant by "axle strength".

Nothing wrong with my main "axle".

Epic Spam Win!!!!!

 

[Preloader]

Although I do sometimes experience hop and loss of traction so maybe I spoke too soon.

 

[rdss]

Sounds like you need some "suspension work" if your hoping and losing traction.

 

[mitdr774]

different rubber might help as well with the hop and traction issues, although loosing traction might be beneficial in some situations...

 

[Preloader]

My sig prolly doesn't help.

 

[Preloader]

different rubber might help as well with the hop and traction issues, although loosing traction might be beneficial in some situations...

It does wonders for getting out of the hole.

 

[sx sonic]

What have I missed, mainly in regards to the last sentence? Spamy spam "buy a 10in Axel" spam?

I think there was a misunderstanding of what I meant by "axle strength".

Nothing wrong with my main "axle".

Epic Spam Win!!!!!

 

[Preloader]

Dangit, I should have quoted the post. It was a barely comprehensive wall o' text spam post about Viagra.

 

[BoostedSnail]

so guys heres something to intertain you I definately just blew my cv axle. cars running in gear but no forwards hahhaa. just got the front left cv axle for about 118$ online any tips or steps anyone can share I have never done one before? what else am i going to need besides the new axle. a bushing or a seal or lubes? if you guys could text me with some info my number is 443-962-3942 if you have time.

 

[rdss]

Preloader has pulled his transmission more times than all of us out together. If I wanted to know anything about the cv shafts he's who I would seek out.

 

[Preloader]

Pretty straightforward. Gotta suspend the car by the frame. Remove the wheel. Drain the transmission oil. Remove the lower ball joint nut and free the lower control arm from the spindle. Remove the outer axle nut. Pry the inner axle from the transmission and yank her out.

You're lucky if it's the driver side. The passenger side has a flange that holds the inner side of the axle to the transmission. Slightly more work.

No bushings or seals need be replaced.

 

[BoostedSnail]

Pretty straightforward. Gotta suspend the car by the frame. Remove the wheel. Drain the transmission oil. Remove the lower ball joint nut and free the lower control arm from the spindle. Remove the outer axle nut. Pry the inner axle from the transmission and yank her out.

You're lucky if it's the driver side. The passenger side has a flange that holds the inner side of the axle to the transmission. Slightly more work.

No bushings or seals need be replaced.

do you have a pic of the plug i need to pull to drain and where to refill?

 

[Preloader]

It's literally right where the axle enters the trans on the driver's side. The drain plug is a 10mm Allen. The fill plug is an 8mm Allen and is the only plug on the top of the trans.

 

[BoostedSnail]

It's literally right where the axle enters the trans on the driver's side. The drain plug is a 10mm Allen. The fill plug is an 8mm Allen and is the only plug on the top of the trans.

thanks bud

 

[BoostedSnail]

you said to use redline mt90 correct? 2 quarts

 

[Preloader]

2.5qts is preferable. But yes, Redline is good. Motul 300 is even better but pricey.