problem with hybrid axle after 3sgte swap Options

[diegohiga]

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

[MGCustoms325]

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.

[ToTheTop]

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

[diegohiga]

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

[Smaay]

im not having any axle issues and im using the exact same setup. guess im just lucky

[diegohiga]

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?.

[Smaay]

nope, and it does not look like the axle is stretched either at the CV.

[Syaoran]

Doesn't lowering put added strain on the axles?

[Smaay]

Doesn't lowering put added strain on the axles?

yes i believe it does, and im riding at stock height.

[Syaoran]

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.

[Kamakazy666]

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