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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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Has anyone broken their axle while using drag slicks and having just the i/h/e etc.. bolt ons ?
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Sorry to hear about your broken axle. Slicks can be really hard on drivetrane parts. I have a set of Drive Shaft Shop Axles for sale PM me if your interested.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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i dont think the power being pushed out by the I/H/E combo is enough to break axles...
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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if your using slicks then it is.
i would run DR's or upgrade the axles.
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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ScionCREW ... oh i didnt break my axle i was just wondering if anyone has .. hahaha sorry about the confuse yeah i wanted to run slicks but was affraid of breaking parts so thats why i was asking

well hopefully when i do run slicks i wont break anything and can someone give me more advice about them
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thanks ..
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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What DR's does people use for the TC? Once I'm boosted I'll have to throw some on...
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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I am boosted and last summer made about 70 runs on my Hoosier slicks with a Phantom Grip (not true LSD) . I bring my rpm to 4500 then dump the clutch and my stock axles are fine. I think that sudden jolts break axles. For example wheel hop is one of the ways I could see breaking an axle.
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hmm cool thanks garabaldy
Old Feb 16, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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Keep dumping the clutch and even on street axles you'll see the wear in time. Even faster than normal.
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