2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Snapped an axle...dammit

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:30 PM
  #1  
spot_skater's Avatar
Thread Starter
The Cause of Death
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,202
Likes: 2
From: New York
Snapped an axle...dammit

So after my LSD and carrier assembly swap (S4 GXL Auto LSD to S4 SE 5 spd, retaining the 4.10's) I went for my first test drive today.

Car drove perfectly fine, nice and smooth, no whining, backlash is set nicely. Then I did the real test to see if the LSD worked, burnout.

Both tires definitely hooked up, for about a half second, and then my rear dr. side halfshaft snapped. Gay. Will be replacing it in a few days. I have a feeling that it was mostly due to old age, the car has 151k on the chassis. Oh well.

James
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:04 PM
  #2  
Project84's Avatar
Open up! Search Warrant!
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,838
Likes: 3
From: Kicking down doors in a neighborhood near you
I have an extra pair of half shafts if you need one. Also, the S4 GXL auto LSDs were 3.90 final drive, not 4.1.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:02 PM
  #3  
AcidAngel7477's Avatar
We're All Fkd..
Tenured Member: 15 Years
Liked
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,727
Likes: 3
From: Whittier,CA


:AA:
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
crackerjack
Canadian Forum
6
Oct 27, 2015 05:35 PM
Cookboy
1st Gen General Discussion
18
Oct 12, 2015 06:55 AM
Vartok
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
6
Sep 24, 2015 02:20 PM
Kyo
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
11
Sep 16, 2015 01:59 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 PM.