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 Jun 3, 2008 - 8:08 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 10, '07 From Lubbock, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
ok i dont know whats going on but iv replaced the axel twice as it keeps twisting in to 2 (and not under the boot but the rod its self)....and iv replaced the barrings 3 times along with seals shop say hub and assembly looks good........and every time b4 bearings go out i hear a ugly sound from tire while turning....and im starting to hear it again....WHAT IS GOING ON DOWN THERE..
do a have heavy rims for to much torq? p.s. all parts i get r brand new...and both myself and a shop have replaced it --------------------  feedback feedback If I buy or sale please leave me feedback...thanks cheap, quick, reliable, pick two I treat my 6gc better then my own woman |
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Jun 3, 2008 - 3:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
are you running the stock 5s, or some kinda monster??? lol
why dont you join us this saturday for a texas meet! -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jun 3, 2008 - 9:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
your axle nut is being overtightened, i bet if you watch them theyre using an impact gun to put the large axle nut back on. it should be torqued to a specific tightness to avoid destroying the bearing. not sure what it is for your car.
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Jun 4, 2008 - 7:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '07 From Lubbock, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 4, 2008 - 2:12 AM)  your axle nut is being overtightened, i bet if you watch them theyre using an impact gun to put the large axle nut back on. it should be torqued to a specific tightness to avoid destroying the bearing. not sure what it is for your car. thats what was used at first was an impac then broke again then i torqed it dowm myself still broke then i took it to a shop and they impac as far as the engin goes im not sure if the kid who had it b4 me did anything....but some r saying i got a freak engin....meaning it was ment for other country.....but as far as i know its a 2.2...with coustom exhaust and k/n short air where is this tx meet at This post has been edited by Dragondog: Jun 4, 2008 - 7:21 AM -------------------- feedback feedback If I buy or sale please leave me feedback...thanks cheap, quick, reliable, pick two I treat my 6gc better then my own woman |
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Jun 4, 2008 - 8:55 AM
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Jun 3, 2008 - 10:12 PM) it should be torqued to a specific tightness to avoid destroying the bearing. not sure what it is for your car. 159 ft/lbs -------------------- |
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