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Vb2ner · 03-22-2010, 10:37 PM

Yeah, the xxr's look good man! they rub though, don't they? Are they +15's?

So I honestly don't see how the spring install could be linked to that, because as I said, the angle of the axle could not have been bad enough to break it, and it obviously is not due to you not installing the suspension properly.... I would say it was probably on it's way out due to prior stress? How long have you been lowered? Faulty part perhaps? Either way, suck it up, get a new axle, and enjoy the stance:)

wholenizz · 03-22-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vb2ner

Yeah, the xxr's look good man! they rub though, don't they? Are they +15's?

So I honestly don't see how the spring install could be linked to that, because as I said, the angle of the axle could not have been bad enough to break it, and it obviously is not due to you not installing the suspension properly.... I would say it was probably on it's way out due to prior stress? How long have you been lowered? Faulty part perhaps? Either way, suck it up, get a new axle, and enjoy the stance:)

they are 16's and thx.

az_saguaro · 03-23-2010, 12:23 AM

You don't need needle bearings, you need a CV joint, cv boot and bands. But then you would need special tools to remove and replace it from the half shaft (talk about a PITA) and a special tool to clamp the band back onto the boot.

Best bet is to replace the half shaft it's easier and most likely about the same price as a single CV joint with boot, bands and grease.

Vb2ner · 03-23-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wholenizz

they are 16's and thx.

I meant offset, not rim size, and -15,hehe

03-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
Vb2ner Team VAJJ Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Va Posts: 25	Yeah, the xxr's look good man! they rub though, don't they? Are they +15's? So I honestly don't see how the spring install could be linked to that, because as I said, the angle of the axle could not have been bad enough to break it, and it obviously is not due to you not installing the suspension properly.... I would say it was probably on it's way out due to prior stress? How long have you been lowered? Faulty part perhaps? Either way, suck it up, get a new axle, and enjoy the stance:) __________________ 2007 Yaris Sedan DD, 95 VW Jetta boosted and laid out...stretch and poke FTW Last edited by Vb2ner; 03-22-2010 at 10:38 PM. Reason: Spelling

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03-23-2010, 12:23 AM	#3
az_saguaro What to Mod Next? Drives: 2008 3Dr HB, Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. AZ Posts: 22	You don't need needle bearings, you need a CV joint, cv boot and bands. But then you would need special tools to remove and replace it from the half shaft (talk about a PITA) and a special tool to clamp the band back onto the boot. Best bet is to replace the half shaft it's easier and most likely about the same price as a single CV joint with boot, bands and grease.