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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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Default Anyone ever broke a axle?
I figured I would have broke a U joint or the half shaft..But no it was the axle snapped into when I went into 2nd on 315-35-17 BFG drag radials at the strip. I'm gun shy now. Do they make stronger parts for the rear and who is the best source to buy through?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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I'm confused. What broke?

Differential?
Halfshaft?
Driveshaft?
Inner Spindle?
Outer Spindle?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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It would be the outer spindle,,right where the plines start into the bearing housing.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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Yep they aren't the strongest parts in the setup. :) Speed Demon Motorsports offers billet spindles for '88-'96 for $375 each. See sig.
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Or you can do this and narrow your rear 13mm.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=496797
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