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Old Apr 22, 2020 | 04:42 PM
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Hey guys check this out I'll upload a picture. My buddy just put these axles in his truck and pretty much immediately broke his diff housing. He's got a leveled truck and I'm guessing the smaller cup on the diff side doesn't have enough articulation or angle. I believe the brand name is trakmotive Has anyone experienced this before? What do you guys think?



 
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Old Apr 22, 2020 | 07:19 PM
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I think it would be easy to test that theory, just set 'em side by side, and compare. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you weren't correct though.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2020 | 09:25 PM
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I think it would be easy to test that theory, just set 'em side by side, and compare. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you weren't correct though.
I did do some testing myself and side by side on the bench it's easy to be fooled but on the truck it's very obvious. Huge binding spot. I seriously do NOT recommend these axles
 
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interesting. I would think the inner joint wouldn't need to articulate much...most of the movement is at the wheel. usually the inner joint plunges while the outer articulates all over.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2020 | 11:40 AM
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interesting. I would think the inner joint wouldn't need to articulate much...most of the movement is at the wheel. usually the inner joint plunges while the outer articulates all over.
I suppose for a stock height truck these would be alright
 
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