Thread #10367

CLICKING AXLES

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AaronhlApril 3, 2008
#144314

CLICKING AXLES

I have an A32 (1998 Nissan Maxima) dropped to the floor on KSport coilovers. My axles click like crazy and the whole car vibrates. This situation has really gotten to me and I cannot find a fix to keep my car LOW. So I was wondering:

Do any of you VIP guys have any problems with your front/rear axles making LOTS of noise while your driving your dumped car?

It has made me raise my car and my axles still make noise!

Thanks,
Aaron
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I have an A32 (1998 Nissan Maxima) dropped to the floor on KSport coilovers.  My axles click like crazy and the whole car vibrates.  This situation has really gotten to me and I cannot find a fix to keep my car LOW.  So I was wondering:

Do any of you VIP guys have any problems with your front/rear axles making LOTS of noise while your driving your dumped car?

It has made me raise my car and my axles still make noise!

Thanks,
Aaron
AME_VIPApril 3, 2008
#144327
Not clicking, but I do have a vibration on my KA9 being slammed. Its only when I am starting from a stop.

Supposedly it is the angles of the axles.
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Not clicking, but I do have a vibration on my KA9 being slammed.  Its only when I am starting from a stop.

Supposedly it is the angles of the axles.
AaronhlApril 3, 2008
#144348
I know it's the angle of the axles; my axles curve up into the wheel hub. Straight axles cause no vibration or noise.

I get it when I'm on or off the gas, sucks shifting gears because the whole car jerks, turns are noisy/bouncy, and the whole car shakes on the highway.

I have raised my car up quite a bit and the axles still make noise. It's almost like they have to be EXACTLY STRAIGHT.
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I know it's the angle of the axles; my axles curve up into the wheel hub.  Straight axles cause no vibration or noise.

I get it when I'm on or off the gas, sucks shifting gears because the whole car jerks, turns are noisy/bouncy, and the whole car shakes on the highway.

I have raised my car up quite a bit and the axles still make noise.  It's almost like they have to be EXACTLY STRAIGHT.
ShaneCApril 3, 2008
#144351
my car makes clicking/clinking noises but i think its just because the car is old. so i plan to change the ball joints and just keep up with the maintenance. let you know if i still hear noises in a few weeks after i change the bushings and joints. :)
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my car makes clicking/clinking noises but i think its just because the car is old. so i plan to change the ball joints and just keep up with the maintenance. let you know if i still hear noises in a few weeks after i change the bushings and joints. :)
vip tint+glassApril 3, 2008
#144485
shane get your ball joints replaced ASAP. if those things go yuo will be hurting. does your car make noises if you turn the wheel while stopped? if it does theyre ready to go.

if you joint goes youll need a new wheel, tire, fender, bumper maybe more and thats just if it goes while doing like 30mph. imagine the freeway
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shane get your ball joints replaced ASAP.  if those things go yuo will be hurting.  does your car make noises if you turn the wheel while stopped? if it does theyre ready to go.

if you joint goes youll need a new wheel, tire, fender, bumper maybe more and thats just if it goes while doing like 30mph.  imagine the freeway
AaronhlApril 4, 2008
#144778
yo vip tint plus glass your car is NIIIIIIICE
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yo vip tint plus glass your car is NIIIIIIICE
AvantgardeApril 4, 2008
#144793
yea if your lower balljoint goes, it's a wrap. That said, i don't think i've seen many Lower Balljoints break on Mickey Strut equipped cars.:shrug: since the weight of the car is supported by the strut itself and not the lower balljoint like SLA suspensions

If your axles are clicking, it's time to check the boots. if they're ripped it's time to replace your axles. Typically noisy axles are shot and it's time to replace them. The clicking is the ball bearing carrier on the outer Constant Velocity joint. At least that's what it is to my recollection.
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yea if your lower balljoint goes, it's a wrap. That said, i don't think i've seen many Lower Balljoints break on Mickey Strut equipped cars.:shrug: since the weight of the car is supported by the strut itself and not the lower balljoint like SLA suspensions

If your axles are clicking, it's time to check the boots. if they're ripped it's time to replace your axles. Typically noisy axles are shot and it's time to replace them. The clicking is the ball bearing carrier on the outer Constant Velocity joint. At least that's what it is to my recollection.
MAX_POWERSApril 4, 2008
#144804
Sound like your cv joints are bad.
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Sound like your cv joints are bad.
AaronhlApril 6, 2008
#145113
I know my CV joints are bad, they break even if the boots don't rip. There is really nothing I can do with the cheap Auto Zone axles that break after two days. Anyone have any STRONG, TOUGH axle hookups? Or any idea of how to make the CV joints stronger while bent?

I might have to raise the engine/transmission to make the axles come out straight into the hub.
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I know my CV joints are bad, they break even if the boots don't rip.  There is really nothing I can do with the cheap Auto Zone axles that break after two days.  Anyone have any STRONG, TOUGH axle hookups?  Or any idea of how to make the CV joints stronger while bent?
 
I might have to raise the engine/transmission to make the axles come out straight into the hub.
MoWGLiApril 8, 2008
#145750
The Drive Shaft Shop, or Raxles?
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The Drive Shaft Shop, or Raxles?
ricky_dbApril 9, 2008
#145867
mine was making the same kind of noise on the back. i had a bad hub in the back. butt we have two totally different cars lol. but it could be the hub
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mine was making the same kind of noise on the back. i had a bad hub in the back. butt we have two totally different cars lol. but it could be the hub
emoq45April 11, 2008
#146552
my axles have been clicking ever since i put on the work eurolines.
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my axles have been clicking ever since i put on the work eurolines.