Frame Hitting Axle
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Frame Hitting Axle
Since I had my truck lowered I find now when I go over dips in the road sometimes the frame will smack the axle since they are about 1-2" away from each other now. Im used to it now and I try to not be going very fast so it doesnt happen as much cuz I know it cant be good for the axle and it's just a really bad noise. Anyway I was wondering can the prolonged touching of the frame to the axle damage the axle in anyway?? I know of 2 guys (one with a blazer another with an S-10) that like fried the hell outta their rear axles and they were both pretty low with no notches.
#2
Sounds like you already have your answer. Any time to take two things that aren't supposed to touch and make them touch with great force you're going to break something. Lowered trucks aren't my thing so I can't offer suggestions, but I can say for certain that you're going to break something.
#3
bumpstops are your friend
even if u'r riding the 'stops...the ride may be rougher...umm.."tighter"...but the rubber will cushion the frame/axle from the bumps....
re-install 'stops...wether factory or low pro ones...which ever...and stay with that...
or notch the frame..that would be my second option.....
also, daniel's b&m shift kit thing was also a likely contributor to his spiders and etc messing up...as all those kits do are apply more pressure to areas of the tranny and components....
even if u'r riding the 'stops...the ride may be rougher...umm.."tighter"...but the rubber will cushion the frame/axle from the bumps....
re-install 'stops...wether factory or low pro ones...which ever...and stay with that...
or notch the frame..that would be my second option.....
also, daniel's b&m shift kit thing was also a likely contributor to his spiders and etc messing up...as all those kits do are apply more pressure to areas of the tranny and components....
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Originally Posted by Gay-briel
i have a bolt in cnotch on my truck... gave me an extra 1-2inch of clearence before i hit the axle, never have and hope to never do
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Originally Posted by grlz-drag2
"bolt on are for beginners"
Originally Posted by 3906brad
Sweet. I appreciate that, Scott. I am assuming that is the cheapest of the best. Let me know, If so, I will be buying it. thanks.
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