Diseazd Posted June 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2019 I just ordered a pair of FutoFab CV axles for my green R180 diff Z. Anyone install a set of these? If so, any words of wisdom on your installation would be much appreciated. Thanks Guy Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted June 7, 2019 Well here they are.......... Doesn’t look too difficult. I’ll take some pics of the installation.....maybe the Stroker motor won’t hurt these babies! 4 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted June 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 7, 2019 I might be wrong - but get ready for some clunking in the rear. There seems to be excessive radial movement in the joint - slop. Supposedly these axles were engineered more specifically for 4wd vehicles. I’m not going to pretend I’m an engineer , but there are some unhappy folks with these. Now I’ve put them thru some serious stress testing , but my HP isn’t to your level. Just today I was under the car cleaning and inspecting and couldn’t find see anything wrong . Initially when I bought these the instructions were okay, but had the wrong torque value on the Allen bolts and I stripped one. After a phone call I got it straightened out. Safety wiring is a bitch . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks Madkaw.....I feel much better LOL. I’ll keep everyone posted with how they perform. I have a friend that installed these in a 510. He loved em. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 7, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 7, 2019 I've heard CV joints are a good upgrade. Good luck with the install, Guy. Do they have other colors besides orange? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 7, 2019 Thanks Mike. I guess a can of black paint will make color choice an option. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted June 8, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 8, 2019 Apples to oranges - I have the Subby STI diff, so that might things different for me as far as noises. The design might have also evolved to something different also. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted June 8, 2019 Out with the old.....in with the new. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted June 8, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 8, 2019 Guy, your original halfshafts appear to be in really good condition. Were they exhibiting any symptoms? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Yes Charles, there was excessive play in the driver side half shaft outside u joint. Edited June 8, 2019 by Diseazd 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) All finished. Took it for a test drive and it works perfect. No noise, no slack.....solid. Even when I let off and nail it, no play......I’m happy with Futofab CV shafts! Edited June 8, 2019 by Diseazd 3 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted June 8, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 8, 2019 That's good to know, I went with the 83 ZXT shafts for my car but who knows how long they'll last. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/62266-futofab-cv-axles/#findComment-577221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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