KP Nuts

Guys anyone had issues with cv joint breaking after less than 1000 miles on a lowered (30mm) Bugeye .Have replaced both front driveshafts twice in less than 9 months and outer joints are shot again.Bought new complete shafts from J &R driveshafts but is stating because it is lowered they are not under warranty,any help would be appreciated ,cheers Kev

360ste

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Put tein coilovers on my bug STi years ago. No issues with CV joints. Think it's a 25mm drop on the front though.

Aaron1978

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Lowering your car 30mm should not knacker your CV's, I take it you know for definite that it is them?

KP Nuts

Definitely outer cv joints as replaced them as complete driveshafts and noise went away,loud clicking noise when turning front wheels

BrownPantsRacing

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Had my 06 WRX on tein s tech springs which are supposed to be more than 30mm drop since it was 2 years old. So coming on for 6 years now and not split any CVs yet.

KP Nuts

Boots ain't splitting sounds like bearings in cv joint are breaking up right pia

BrownPantsRacing

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Still no issues with bearings on mine after 6 years of every day driving on my lowered car.

Doesn't sound right your problem. Would be questioning the replacements used as you are. Subaru ones have no issues.

kevfawcett

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my blob is lowered way more than 30mm and had no issues at all

KP Nuts

Replacement driveshafts from J&R in Birmingham all 4 in less than 9 months.2 years warranty but apparently not on lowered cars,have no idea where to go next as don't want to buy anymore then they go in the next 1000 miles any suggestions

Aaron1978

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How long does it take you to do 1000 miles?

Have you had the boots off to have a look?

KP Nuts

1000 miles probably 3/4 months haven't taken boots off but clicking really bad when turning on opposite lock,boots not split ,no grease around just a grinding / clicking noise

KP Nuts

Any help running 18" x 9.5" Rota Grid Drifts
Falken 452 255/35/R18 Tyres

Aaron1978

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Are you sure it's not the springs on the springs perches?

KP Nuts

No definitely from wheel got BC coil overs fitted

KP Nuts

When previously replaced driveshaft was fine for a while

Aaron1978

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Have you got some lithium grease and are you lubricating the pillowball top mount regularly? Have you jacked the car up for an hour or so then gone for a drive see if it doesn't do it for a while?

KP Nuts

Aaron yes I have some lithium grease ,have never checked pillow all top mount will try it but can't see how that will cause the clicking noise Fromm front wheels bits will give it a go over the week end cheers for your input though pal

Aaron1978

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Check the large nut is tight also.

I have been going through the same problems and by process of elimination have come to the top mounts. I had it up on ramps to change the oil at the weekend and gave the top mounts a good spray with lithium grease. A combination of that and obviously suspension settling got rid of the noise (temporarily at least). If when I get in it at the weekend and it does it again I'll spray with grease again and see if it works. Worse case is replacements top mounts from BC are about £30 each I think.

KP Nuts

Which large nut?

Aaron1978

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The one directly under the adjuster, they've been known to come loose. Springs moving in the spring perches have known to cause what sounds like worn CV's.

Aaron1978

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KP Nuts

Cheers Aaron will have a look over the week end

KP Nuts

Aaron just had Scooby up on axle stands to clean Wheels for about a hour checked all nut all ok run out od graes but sprayed wd40 everywhere around coil overs then took it out for 20 minutes and seem ok no clicking don't know how long for will have to wait and see cheers for you help let's hope it's sorted as was doing my head in

Aaron1978

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At least you've isolated it now

When it does it again, spray it only in one place at a time go for a drive see if it's that. Then you will be able buy new parts from BC.

KP Nuts

You got a link for top mounts

Aaron1978

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http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/accessories.html

360ste

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Check the top nut with the car on the ground as the weight of the hub and brakes will put pressure on the components. Generally suspension parts need to be tightened when under load.

KP Nuts

360 ste can't get to any components when on the ground due to the width of the wheels 255/35/18