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04-23-2011, 09:45 AM
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cv joint/ axle length/ liftkits/ HELP !
just installed 1.5" lift on my 04 sportsman 600, worked good first run out, but ended up pulling a cv joint apart in front wheel, is this common with lift kits cause the suspension is reaching further, do I need longer axle shafts or lengthen mine ? The cv joint is still in the boot didn't even rip the boot that's what makes me think length issues ? Please help ! Thanx
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04-23-2011, 11:18 AM
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Polaris ATV Legend
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The length of the axle should be good for a 1.5" lift. I've been using stock axles with a RDC 2" lift for almost a year now and no problems.
One thing to look at would be the c-clip on the axle As maybe it has become weak over the years.
Or possibly just a broken joint in the boot.
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04-23-2011, 01:25 PM
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Ok thanx but it pulled the 3balls out with the axle as a unit, so the clip held, still thinkn length issues, what if I cut the axles and weld a tube over the joint with an inch extra length ?
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04-23-2011, 06:00 PM
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What lift kit are you using?
Did you check the cage that the balls sit inside?
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04-24-2011, 07:08 AM
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Its a highlifter lift kit, just strut spacers and coil spring spacers on front, have got the axle out yet, just by feel, cus the boots not ripped, I can feel the 3balls still attached to the main axle shaft as a unit, will get it out and apart this week, thanx so far !
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05-03-2011, 01:42 PM
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I agree you should'nt have any problems with the axles...I installed a similar kit and i did'nt have any problems even with going up a size on the tires and wheels..problay just a feaky thing that happened.Muddie49
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