Broke a half shaft in half today at byron

[sonic02gt]

Kinda wanting a opionion on going to solid or just using level 5 half shafts and maybe bushings what you guys think :headbang:

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[Maniak]

if u want to stay IRS, just get a bunch of stock replacement half shafts. the level 5's are a waste of money.

 

[ChromeCobra]

If you plan on taking the car to the track often then definitely get a solid...

 

[ITLLOWNU]

i had zero problems with my level 5s

with the right springs irs guys can cut 1.30s 60' times

its not as predictable as a solid but it does hook good when you got the right components

level 5s
irs bushings
diff brace
good springs
set of slicks and you can roll out

i only had problems with wheel hop on drag radials because you got to know how to launch on them. only took one broken stock shaft to learn:alcoholic

 

[vadorsnake04]

i cut 1.4 60ft with my irs when i was running my kb 2.2:

lvl 5 halfshafts
billetflow brace
H&R SS springs
26x10 slicks

 

[-=SVT=-]

Sorry to hear that! But you will run into that with all that new found power you have. I wouldnt put a solid in if you are only going to the track once in a while. Just do the level 5s if you are that worried about breaking one again.

 

[Flatliner]

My personal opinion is just buy a used halfshaft for about $100 bucks and get AAA and learn to change them yourself, until you get more serious about what you want to do with the car. It's a hell of a lot cheaper.

 

[VenomInside]

My personal opinion is just buy a used halfshaft for about $100 bucks and get AAA and learn to change them yourself, until you get more serious about what you want to do with the car. It's a hell of a lot cheaper.

100% Agree.

 

[Wiked03]

My personal opinion is just buy a used halfshaft for about $100 bucks and get AAA and learn to change them yourself, until you get more serious about what you want to do with the car. It's a hell of a lot cheaper.

+1

If you get a complete halfshaft, and pick up a couple tools you can swap a halfshaft out at the track pretty quick and easy.

 

[Flatliner]

If you plan on taking the car to the track often then definitely get a solid...

+1

If you get a complete halfshaft, and pick up a couple tools you can swap a halfshaft out at the track pretty quick and easy.

Unfortunately, this is always a hot topic with the IRS and launching, however I have broken only one and that was dropping the clutch and high RPM dumps and probably after 25 of those, it snapped. I have since changed my technique but still launch hard and replaced my last one with a used one and so far so good. I have an IRS, I launch pretty hard, I have a BF brace, full length SFC, and a good sidewall tire. Again, my advice, pick up a used halfshaft, replace it. By some 16" ET Streets/ Slicks and some dimamond racing rims and enjoy full traction at the track when you go, with some cushion for the shock.

 

[sonic02gt]

Sorry to hear that! But you will run into that with all that new found power you have. I wouldnt put a solid in if you are only going to the track once in a while. Just do the level 5s if you are that worried about breaking one again.

I decided not to go with a solid and ordered new style level 5 halfshafts http://www.lethalperformance.com/pa...-level-5-halfshafts-w-chromoly-inner-cvs.html

and ordered all IRS rear bushings :headbang: i shouldnt be breaking anything in the future well hopefully not

 

[Flatliner]

I decided not to go with a solid and ordered new style level 5 halfshafts http://www.lethalperformance.com/pa...-level-5-halfshafts-w-chromoly-inner-cvs.html

and ordered all IRS rear bushings :headbang: i shouldnt be breaking anything in the future well hopefully not

That's an expensive solution! But I'm a hater... You could have bought 18 used ones or 3 used ones, ET Streets and DRR and still had a chunk load of money. How much you want for that stock one when you get it off? Let me know

 

[Common]

Just get some spare stockers now, it's practical thing to do economically wise until you decide how far do you want to take it with the track.


Good luck.

 

[vnmpind]

i love my solid

 

[IZZy]

i love my solid

+1

 

[LSX7]

i talked to you already at byron... you know my idea

 

[ChromeCobra]

i talked to you already at byron... you know my idea

 

[batman]

haha what idea...solid

 

[FuelSlut]

I decided not to go with a solid and ordered new style level 5 halfshafts http://www.lethalperformance.com/pa...-level-5-halfshafts-w-chromoly-inner-cvs.html

and ordered all IRS rear bushings :headbang: i shouldnt be breaking anything in the future well hopefully not

Good luck with the new set up. But it does get a little deeper than just throwing in level 5's. Once you do that now your weak points in the car really start to show. Example now your differential will suffer because it will be taking on the load of hard launches I have heard of those things exploding, and even more your output shaft in the trans can snap. If you can afford it put a torsen diff and upgrade to 31 spline output shaft.

 

[Mr. Unknown]

its the end of the season. should have bought a spare stock one. and put the new strange hs in.

 

[sonic02gt]

its the end of the season. should have bought a spare stock one. and put the new strange hs in.

I almost went that route with solid and everything strange parts but my goal wasnt to do anything to rearend till next year but halfshaft decided other wise :headbang:

 

[cobrafreak34]

yeah but once u get the built irs all taken care of u can rip at the track with no worrys and still go 160+ on shitty highways i go 140 in my L and im all over the place i would kill for a built irs just my 2 cents

 

[Mr. Unknown]

yeah but once u get the built irs all taken care of u can rip at the track with no worrys and still go 160+ on shitty highways i go 140 in my L and im all over the place i would kill for a built irs just my 2 cents

ive done 160 plus in my car with a SRA and 4x4 stance. no problems. You're compairing my truck to a car.

 

[cobrafreak34]

what highway were u on go on 53 north pass woodfield and try it shits sux

 

[Mr. Unknown]

what highway were u on go on 53 north pass woodfield and try it shits sux

i wasn't on a highway :cool2:


and i know that area its not that bad..... i actually know someone on this board who has been 140 in their L in that area.

that area does curve a lot though....