Where to get strong axles??

[GLHNSLHT2]

So my setup is a 2.5, ported head, big plenum intake, tube header, GT30R, 3" exhaust, R2 cam, big Treadstone I/C.....yadda yadda. I broke an axle before I parked it last year with everything above except the GT30R, R2 cam and the i/c. So I'll be making more power and since I need to replace the axle I wanted to upgrade.

I looked at driveshaft shops page and they only have 1 listing and it's $800 each! Now is that each set and it comes with a left and unequal length right? I don't want Unequal axles though. I just want a left and what I need to replace for now. But $800 for one axle is pretty steep. Anyone making over 350hp using them? Anyone using any other aftermarket axle? No I won't be putting Autostoned axles in the car no matter someone's success with them. I don't like breaking axles and don't want to be changing them all the time.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[Turbo3Iroc]

That is for a pair at DSS. Why do you want to keep the center carrier?

[BadAssPerformance]

DSS... They have two stages, L3 is guaranteed to like 400whp... I'm sure they can take more... L5 is what was in Crawfords 1000hp pro car.

Yes, as Kelly said, price is for a set.

Unequal length doesn't seem to add any torque steer in my car, but I think it has a pretty good alignment which plays a big role.

[2.216VTurbo]

SOHC?, why you putting all the resource behind that when you have enough Masi parts to build a DOHC engine?

[GLHNSLHT2]

DSS... They have two stages, L3 is guaranteed to like 400whp... I'm sure they can take more... L5 is what was in Crawfords 1000hp pro car.

Yes, as Kelly said, price is for a set.

Unequal length doesn't seem to add any torque steer in my car, but I think it has a pretty good alignment which plays a big role.

their site only shows level 2. Guess I'll have to call them.

SOHC?, why you putting all the resource behind that when you have enough Masi parts to build a DOHC engine?

because I have goals for the cars I have. Don't worry alan I'm working on the masi stuff too. I just finished machining the -6 fuel rails for both heads yesterday. Just have to weld the injector bungs to them. I don't know who designed the factory intake but I'd like to shoot them.

[Turbo3Iroc]

their site only shows level 2. Guess I'll have to call them.

The ones I have are Level 2. Took atleast 100 passes in a full weight G body for one to break.

[BadAssPerformance]

OK, maybe it was L2 instead of 3...

How'd yours break Kelly?

[Turbo3Iroc]

Story here: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...188#post581188

I'm still waiting for the trans to be looked at but I suspect the diff was wearing on the shank of the axle.

[BadAssPerformance]

Ahhh I remember seeing that now. Hmmm diff wearing on it.. maybe if it was non-concentric?

You said the car like to eat driver side axles, any idea why?

[turbovanman²]

Just use the newer stockers or the stockers with the large, round inners. I have the latter style, have been in use since 03.

[BadAssPerformance]

Thats pretty good for your heavy van but I think it also depends on if its an auto or a stick... hitting it from 5k with a stick on slicks puts a bit of shock into an axle as opposed to being pre-loaded and thus cushioned like an auto launches.

[turbovanman²]

Thats pretty good for your heavy van but I think it also depends on if its an auto or a stick... hitting it from 5k with a stick on slicks puts a bit of shock into an axle as opposed to being pre-loaded and thus cushioned like an auto launches.

Your right, but there are others running stock axles on R/T's etc, we all can't afford $800 for axles,

[Turbo3Iroc]

Ahhh I remember seeing that now. Hmmm diff wearing on it.. maybe if it was non-concentric?

You said the car like to eat driver side axles, any idea why?

Yeah, I'm really not sure yet. It could be that the car is full weight and I launch it hard.

This set has by far lasted me the longest. I have centered the engine as best as possible and the car has a good alignment on it. I have broke atleast 7 drivers side axles. A couple were on the street from wheel hop but the damage was probably done at the track.

All of the stock style axles that broke at the diff broke clean, like a machined cut. This DSS axle broke like a flower, metal went everywhere so I thought it was best to atleast have it disassembled and cleaned.

Just use the newer stockers or the stockers with the large, round inners. I have the latter style, have been in use since 03.

Autos are much easier on axles than standards!

Thats pretty good for your heavy van but I think it also depends on if its an auto or a stick... hitting it from 5k with a stick on slicks puts a bit of shock into an axle as opposed to being pre-loaded and thus cushioned like an auto launches.

Only 5K?

[Turbo3Iroc]

Your right, but there are others running stock axles on R/T's etc, we all can't afford $800 for axles,

Price on the website was $699 when I ordered mine. Only got charged $599 + ship = score!

[BadAssPerformance]

LOL... yeah, 5ish How high are you hitting it? and what's your estimeted whp?

[Turbo3Iroc]

I hit it over 6. Anything lower and it bogs. Race weight is 3150 and I trapped just under 115 last time out.

[BadAssPerformance]

3150# @ 115mph ~ 402whp... axles only good for 400... LOL

Wow, bogs? which turbo you got?

[Turbo3Iroc]

3150# @ 115mph ~ 402whp... axles only good for 400... LOL

Wow, bogs? which turbo you got?

GT35R, it bogs slightly going into 2 also but the ext gate helped that a lot. It has a big intake but the head nor the exh manifold are ported.

I'm not complaining about breaking a DSS axle but this car has a history of breaking drivers side axles.

[turbovanman²]

Autos are much easier on axles than standards!

I did say some R/T's are running stockers and many other 5 speed cars are too,

Price on the website was $699 when I ordered mine. Only got charged $599 + ship = score!

STEAL!

[The Pope]

That is for a pair at DSS. Why do you want to keep the center carrier?

he won't add posi, even with the power mods....