Twisted dogbones

[ScooterB]

How much twist is too much?
Had my savvy out last weekend and destroyed the rearend. After disassembling I checked the dogbones and all 3 rears are twisted. Some more than others.
Should probably just replace them but for now I would rather get by and save my money for a better solution.

Any input?

 

[Mickey]

i have had twisted dogbones in the past and probably still do. i just run them till they snap lol. you should be fine to do the same

 

[ScooterB]

Thanks Mickey.
That was what I was thinking.

 

[Mickey]

as for the better solution the savage xl dogbones are an awesome upgrade. the blue truck in my sig has them and they havnt twisted or snapped and i have put it through some situations that would have snapped the stockers or hd bones

 

[whipnet]

You'll need to the get the XL axles to use the XL bones.

Look at the FLM bones. They are bigger and beefier than the XL bones and work with the stock X axles.

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[ScooterB]

That sounds like a good upgrade.
I was wondering if the xl bones would be a good way to go or if i should start lookiing into a set of cv's.

Do the cups have to be replaced to match?

 

[ScooterB]

I didnt press go quick enough?

Thanks for the info whip.

 

[ScooterB]

Do you have a link to the FLM bones?

 

[whipnet]

Do you have a link to the FLM bones?

HD Stock Arm Shaft FLM49300

http://www.fastlanemachine.com/PublicPortal/NitroProducts/Savage/tabid/56/Default.aspx (looks towards the bottom)

 

[ScooterB]

Can't beat $7.50 for bullet proof.

How about the cups? Will they hold up to the stronger bones?

 

[Larsenracing]

The best for you is to go to the FLM heavy duty's. Here's a link= http://storefront.smfstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_63&products_id=1879

The Stockers are .173" Diameter, XL's .195" Diameter and the FLM's are .238. I just measured them.

Like these guys said the XL's are great but you also have to change the cups out which ends up being like a $100+ upgrade where the FLM's are like $8 each.

 

[whipnet]

Can't beat $7.50 for bullet proof.

How about the cups? Will they hold up to the stronger bones?

Well you need 4, so $30.

And they will hold up but do wear. I replace the axles about every 6 months. I have heavy duty diff cups, but have not found any stock X sized heavy duty axles.

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[ScooterB]

Thanks guys.
I think I'll be looking at getting some FLM's soon.
First i gotta get this diff back together and shoot some vid.

 

[Pineapple]

Keep them in same location and direction or they will snap in a hurry! I always mark mine for reassembly purposes.

 

[whipnet]

Keep them in same location and direction or they will snap in a hurry! I always mark mine for reassembly purposes.

I've never thought about that Pineapple. That makes a good point.

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[Shaun]

Keep them in same location and direction or they will snap in a hurry! I always mark mine for reassembly purposes.

great advice there folks!! repped ya!!

 

[whipnet]

I tried to rep ya Pineapple but it tells me to spread it around. It always tells me that!! lol

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