POP went the axles!

[Tomcat427]

Heated up the BFG drag radials, set to launch at 4000 rpms and pop went the axles. At least that is everybody's opinion. No fluid leaks and the axle was locked up at first. Went to put it on the tow truck and both wheels were rolling, noticed the drivers side shock was twisted really bad.

Now it is time for the Moser axles, Eaton Posi, shocks and FRPP 4.30 gears;-)

 

[Tony_Montana87]

lol dang that sucks is that common with the mach 1's? i thought they were suppose to be good for the drag races first time ive ever herd of this happening, that sucks man.

dose getting 4.30 gears void your warranty?

 

[03DOHC]

You might want to invest in a diff girdle cover too.

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by 03DOHC
You might want to invest in a diff girdle cover too.

Thanks!

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by Tony_Montana87
lol dang that sucks is that common with the mach 1's? i thought they were suppose to be good for the drag races first time ive ever herd of this happening, that sucks man.

dose getting 4.30 gears void your warranty?

I have no warranty on the axle, I had 4.10 gears in already.

I only know of one other Mach 1 that broke the axles.

 

[69Mach1]

Originally posted by Tomcat427
Heated up the BFG drag radials, set to launch at 4000 rpms and pop went the axles. At least that is everybody's opinion. No fluid leaks and the axle was locked up at first. Went to put it on the tow truck and both wheels were rolling, noticed the drivers side shock was twisted really bad.

Now it is time for the Moser axles, Eaton Posi, shocks and FRPP 4.30 gears;-)

Was this your first pass after the new tranny?

Mach On
Ed

 

[Tomcat427]

Re: Re: POP went the axles!

Originally posted by 69Mach1
Was this your first pass after the new tranny?

Mach On
Ed

No, I had made several passes at Hallsvile on 9/06.

I have 1000 miles on the new tranny:-D

 

[MTI LS1]

That really sucks, but I'm sure when you get the car back up it will be better than ever.

 

[Road Racin']

That sucks man. Although, breaking stuff is cool b/c it's a great excuse to buy new parts :-D

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by Road Racin'
That sucks man. Although, breaking stuff is cool b/c it's a great excuse to buy new parts :-D

It is scarry!

Help me think of any reson not to put the direct port nitrous in now:bash:

 

[sonic03snake]

I would check to see if you twisted an axle tube if you bent a shock, they are only spotwelded.

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by sonic03snake
I would check to see if you twisted an axle tube if you bent a shock, they are only spotwelded.

I will,

Thanks!

 

[Road Racin']

Tomcat, Any news???
What size wheels/tires were you using? I want to get a set of something sticky but don't want to break crap. Thanksx

 

[TwoToneFreak]

Sounds like you may have twisted an axle tube or bent a control arm which could cause the shock to break. Let us know what you find.

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by Road Racin'
Tomcat, Any news???
What size wheels/tires were you using? I want to get a set of something sticky but don't want to break crap. Thanksx

I was on Weld Prostar XP's 16x8.5 with 255/50 bfg drag radials.

I also have HPM mega bite jr double adjustable upper control arms with HPM mega bite jr adjustable lower control arms. Had to make sure the pinyon angle was right after the T-56 install.

I am adding 5 way adjustable (Tokico) shocks while it is in the shop.

 

[Tomcat427]

Originally posted by TwoToneFreak
Sounds like you may have twisted an axle tube or bent a control arm which could cause the shock to break. Let us know what you find.

They are going to break it down Monday and hopefully all of the parts will be in to rebuild it the same day.

 

[Road Racin']

wow, I wanted to run a 315 dr. I could be in some trouble... Hmmm. Let me know what you find. Thanks.

 

[Tomcat427]

Wow, the end of one of the axles was completly gone! The caliper dug into my drivers side rotor and messed it up pretty bad.

I had these items installed today:

FRPP 4.30 gears
FMS Trak-Lok 31 spline upgraded by Pyle Bros in Baytown
Moser 31 spline axles
Tokico 5 way adjustable shocks (rear, saving for the front)
MAC axle girdle
Power Slot Pro-Slot rotors (rear, saving for the front), they look awesome on the car!
all the new seals and bearings.

Completed by LoneStar Performance in Garland, awesome job guys:beer:

 

[Tomcat427]

The shock was not bent. Just an optical illusion being that the axle was out a couple of inches. The axle tube was fine also.

 

[Road Racin']

sounds healthy... that rear end sounds spendy. What's teh $$$ for something like that, if you don't mind me asking :shrug: