Beatup96 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 After installing the AC 2" lift with AC 1" strut spacers and Mile Marker locking hubs on my 1996 XE 4wd , it seems that the right (passenger) side CV axle is binding but the left side is fine ? Just got off the phone with my mechanic friend who has the truck up on the lift right now . I'm going to look at the problem in a few , but as he explains it , when he turns the right wheel with the hubs locked the shaft binds about 3 times for each revolution of the wheel , causing the differential to move each time it binds . Both CV axles were changed out when the lift was installed using new EMPI parts from Rockauto . I'm thinking I might stop by NAPA on the way over and try switching the right side out with a NAPA part . Any suggestions other than that ? The mechanic seems to think that the angles on each side are the same , could it be something to do with the Mile Marker hub on the right side ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 From what I have read. Its probably the angle. What seems to be common is to run without the strut spacers for a few months or 2k miles or so. To let the front springs settle in, then install the spacers and you should be good to go. Otherwise, could try a different CV axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cvdloc Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I agree, 3 inches of lift will make cvs act funny. It wouldn't hurt to buy another cv shaft, could be a faulty part? Then if it doesn't work, you have a spare for the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatup96 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 I agree, 3 inches of lift will make cvs act funny. It wouldn't hurt to buy another cv shaft, could be a faulty part? Then if it doesn't work, you have a spare for the road. Yeah , I had lurked for quite a while before actually doing anything to the truck and knew that going 3" could be a problem . I had seen where some CV shafts had worked for one person but not the other and it could end up being a "what if" situation It seems that changing out the EMPI part with the remanufactured NAPA part did the trick . I drove it 10 miles or so after the switch with the hubs locked and in 2wd and the binding isn't there now . 4wd works , no binding . Thanks everyone for your input ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm having the same issue with a new cardone shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Napa lifetime cvs are the best I've found. Hold up to my 3.5" lift, 1" balljoint spacers and ultra low profile bump stops. Been running them 4 years with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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