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normalario
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 Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 7:00 pm Post subject: Stub axles? |
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| What exactly are the pros and cons of stub axles and why are the disc brake kits so damn expensive? |
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Nicksan
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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What kind of stub axles are you reffering to?
The realy good racing disk kits are pricey but you can get fronts for about 200 and rears for around 300 from So. Cal imports in Southern California. Check out Hot VWs magazine ads. |
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normalario
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| Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I am converting from swing to irs with 4"X5" longer arms with 930 CV's. After looking into my disc brake options I saw the huge price difference for stub axle set ups. Why is this??? |
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vicsvw
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:06 am Post subject: Stub Axel Price |
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| Chr/Moly are stronger. Stock will do a great job for 90% of cars. If you need the extra wheel travel then you must pay. Vic |
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GjMan
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:43 am Post subject: |
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| The cheaper stub axles will be stock ones modified for larger T2 or 930 CV joints. The more expensive are made from new forgings as mentioned. |
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normalario
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Can I get buy with stub axles without a really expensive ($1300) set of disc brakes? |
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normalario
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Stub axles and Micro stubs seem to be confusing me a bit. Anybody know the difference here?? |
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GjMan
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| Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:33 am Post subject: |
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| Micro stubs are shorter, which means you use a longer drive shaft, which in turn means you get more wheel travel before the CVs reach their angle limits. Don't think micro stubs can be used with stock IRS trailing arms, though. |
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normalario
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for all the help! My wallet and I will be staying away from micro stubs. |
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