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CV axles angles

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TXRailRoadBandit73, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. Jun 11, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    Does anyone out there on ther 2014+ have the rough country 4.5" lift or same size lift whatever brand you have concerned about CV axles angles? I feel like it's too much bend from axle to hub on them even though my lift has the front differential drop kit on it tires I have are 35x12.50R20 jus seems too much too me no serious off roading just highway and in town driving trips to beach...bought truck used it had lift on it already
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    Does that lift come with a bracket drop? Or is it just spacers or coilovers? If I'd doesn't have a new frame bracket, a 4.5 inch lift is too much for the truck. Really 4 is the max without that bracket drop.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    It has brackets KIMG0301.jpg
     
  4. Jun 11, 2016 at 10:23 PM
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  5. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    Is this a drop crossmember lift... Or coil spacers? I know this is old, but doing some digging on CV angles and lifts
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    Spacer lift
     
  7. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    Are differential drop spacers installed?
     
  8. Dec 3, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    Any issues ever arise with axle being at this angle?
     
  9. Dec 3, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    Your axles are fine... if your boots are not tearing you have no issues... CV’s can handle extreme angles.. you should see what our LT trucks do and we have no issues w CV’s except for minor leaks on the boots where they seal because of bad retaining bands... but you will never get the extreme droop or compression we get on LT so don’t worry about it.
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2019 at 10:27 PM
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    Wow! I drive mine like an old lady scared something will break. Lol. No issues yet have 10k miles and everything seems good.
     
  12. Dec 3, 2019 at 11:43 PM
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    Dude...put some bellows on that shock. It only takes one little scratch on the shaft and your seals will be shot in no time.
     
  13. Dec 3, 2019 at 11:51 PM
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    I have a 4" tuff country lift and it does have I belive about a 1" to Mabe a 1 1/2 inch front diff drop. The CV angles were one of my concerns mostly with life of the of the boot. So far with 25,000 miles they are holding up great so far.
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    My CV angles are the same as yours.
     
  14. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    yeah obviously well understood, I spend a lot of time on my truck and inspect frequently ... while this is a concern bellows are not an option but I appreciate the feedback.
     
  15. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    oh and you think front is bad, my back shocks are 3.0 16" bypasses they dont make them for that size shock so i run raw dog LOL
     
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    Were you able to figure out a solution to make the angles better?
     
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    That truck is long gone away
     
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