 problem with hybrid axle after 3sgte swap |
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 May 3, 2013 - 6:43 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 4, '09 From coral springs florida US Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%)  |
I did a 3rd gen 3sgte swap and used mr2 inners and st185 outters
Right after i finished the swap i started hearing a noise coming from the bottom of the car (a metal rubbing sound) i didnt know what it was the noise started increasing after 3 weeks and then Boom! The car stopped running. I brought the car back to my house and realized that the axle cage was broken on the passenger side. It didnt do any damage to the mr2 inners but the cage from the st185 axle broke and the ball bearings fell off. Now im wondering why this happend? Does anyone had this problem? Could be.. A) axle too short? My car is sitting low B) installed incorrectly although i doubt it because the st185 just needs to bolt on to the mr2 axles..   The cage when broke damaged it and made a hole  --------------------  |
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May 4, 2013 - 7:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '08 From Miramar, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
Only 2 things that come to mind are either that you didnt torque the allen bolts to spec or that you installed the cage backwards.
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Jun 13, 2013 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '13 From Georgia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I also just had this happen. I need info on what todo because I also heard this grinding noise took it to toyota dealer they said my axles were bad but I had no idea I needed hybrid spacer job ;o so before I install new ones what should I do
-------------------- Looking to build up my 94 3sgte
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Jun 14, 2013 - 9:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 4, '09 From coral springs florida US Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
Yes i solved and i did a how to.
Axle gets too short on the passenger side when you use hybrid axles. You will the outter of the mr2 axle to make this piece http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=89572 This post has been edited by diegohiga: Jun 14, 2013 - 9:10 AM -------------------- |
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Jun 19, 2013 - 8:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
im not having any axle issues and im using the exact same setup. guess im just lucky
-------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Jun 19, 2013 - 11:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 4, '09 From coral springs florida US Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:59 AM)  im not having any axle issues and im using the exact same setup. guess im just lucky Dont you hear any grinding noise from the axle at all?. -------------------- |
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Jun 19, 2013 - 12:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
nope, and it does not look like the axle is stretched either at the CV.
-------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Jun 20, 2013 - 2:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Doesn't lowering put added strain on the axles?
-------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Jun 20, 2013 - 9:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (Syaoran @ Jun 20, 2013 - 12:32 AM) Doesn't lowering put added strain on the axles? yes i believe it does, and im riding at stock height. -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Jun 20, 2013 - 1:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Given that's basically the only notable variable between you guys, it could possibly be the cause, and maybe a new rule of thumb for future installs.
-------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Jun 21, 2013 - 4:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '13 From Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Syaoran @ Jun 20, 2013 - 2:52 PM) Given that's basically the only notable variable between you guys, it could possibly be the cause, and maybe a new rule of thumb for future installs. I also have that setup i only used st185 ends and mr2 axles but i do hear a slight grinding wen backing up but i think mayb one of my inner snap rings busted |
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