Lengthening CV axle assemblies?

[lenny]

For a 99 Ford Ranger, the problem is that the front axle shafts keep pulling out of the inner CV joint. The truck has an RCD lift on it. I think that what is happening is that the axles are becoming over extended on droop and pulling apart.

Is it possible to lengthen the axle shaft 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch to keep them from pulling apart?

 

[Milner]

How about some limit straps on the suspension

 

[chans]

For a 99 Ford Ranger, the problem is that the front axle shafts keep pulling out of the inner CV joint. The truck has an RCD lift on it. I think that what is happening is that the axles are becoming over extended on droop and pulling apart.

Is it possible to lengthen the axle shaft 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch to keep them from pulling apart?

http://www.cvunlimited.com/

They can build you some custom ones. It might be a little pricey but it will be a lot stronger too.

 

[lenny]

How about some limit straps on the suspension

Those are in the works too

However I still believe that lengthened axles will be needed as this kit was adapted to a vehicle that does not have live axle designed 4wd system like the RCD kit was intended for

 

[cruiseroutfit]

We had some done by CV Axle Express... they worked out OK... they actually broke in the middle of a 4 hour endurance race The welds were a bit scary? I think they actually sent them out to be worked over and they built the ends?

 

[TooeleBronco]

I've seen people put spacers on the Chevy CV axles but they are a little different setup. I'm not sure if you could put them on the Ranger axles. You could always find a dana 44 to stuff up in there. I know.... wishful thinking.