The "Who broke it's axle" thread - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Eurasianman · 06-12-2014, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I got the clicking about 6-8 months ago and it's getting worse. Stock suspension and only a tune. Changed from stock tires to michelin pilot super sports also around 6 months ago but no hard launches or autocross since the new tires.

Well, this is disturbing...

BlaineWasHere · 06-16-2014, 06:10 PM

So my 2nd axle is on it's way out. Any suggestions of where to order spares? I think I'm just gonna order two this time so I have a back-up.

I got about 30K miles and 30ish autoX events out of each axle so that's not so bad.

WillRacer1jz · 06-17-2014, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Because the stock setup seems to be reliable, there has yet to be someone completely stock with a broken axle. If you'll notice every single post in this thread is on some form of aftermarket suspension and/or has made significant changes to the power output.

My stock FRS minus an air filter and brake pads broke the LH axel at 12k miles and four track days.

pghfan19 · 06-17-2014, 02:32 AM

So just curious if i'm experiencing the initial symptoms of a broken axle or not..My car is making the clicking/ticking noise..happens when i'm in 1st and 2nd gear and reverse..car was taken to the dealer and had the control arm bolts loosened, repositioned and retorqued, and the noise went away. 3 days later and the noise is back..Car is completely stock..Just wondering since re-torquing the bolts didn't solve the problem if its possibly related to a broken axle?

Kostamojen · 06-17-2014, 03:37 AM

FYI apparently the BRZ tS in Japan has beefier axles from the factory... I think someone is trying to get part numbers for them.

BRZPDX · 06-17-2014, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

FYI apparently the BRZ tS in Japan has beefier axles from the factory... I think someone is trying to get part numbers for them.

Sounds interesting, I wonder if they are going to cost as much, or more than the DSS axles..

I have heard that even with stronger rear axles, if the geometry is not fixed, even the beefier axles can pop due to the angle and stress to the material. If you can raise the rear diff, a stock axle will hold more power when lowered.

Kostamojen · 06-17-2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZPDX

Sounds interesting, I wonder if they are going to cost as much, or more than the DSS axles..

I have heard that even with stronger rear axles, if the geometry is not fixed, even the beefier axles can pop due to the angle and stress to the material. If you can raise the rear diff, a stock axle will hold more power when lowered.

Certainly more expensive considering they will need to be shipped from Japan.

And yes, until folks un-slam their cars and fix their geometry, the underlying problem won't be solved and it will keep happening.

BlaineWasHere · 06-17-2014, 11:42 AM

Do you guys have any good sources for purchasing stock axels?

feldy · 06-17-2014, 11:51 AM

Ebay?

strat61caster · 06-17-2014, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillRacer1jz

My stock FRS minus an air filter and brake pads broke the LH axel at 12k miles and four track days.

This is the first post I've seen with stock power and suspension breaking an axle.

Sorry you had to deal with it, I think it should withstand track days no problem but you're still a very very small minority.

BlaineWasHere · 06-17-2014, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feldy

Ebay?

There are none on ebay right now...

Roxy86 · 06-25-2014, 05:39 PM

S2000's have a similar problem with lowered cars...
Someone should develop some alxe spacers - pushing the axles further in by the CV

Kwaziekeller · 06-25-2014, 11:20 PM

I think I may be joining this list very soon.

Edit: false alarm, not an axle...yet. combination of the diff brace and exhaust/diffuser interference were generating the sound.

Dipstik-sportech · 06-26-2014, 01:10 PM

Well went drag racing again. Hopped like a somebitch and still knock on wood haven't broke an axle. I'm lowered on h&r super sports

06-16-2014, 06:10 PM	#128
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	So my 2nd axle is on it's way out. Any suggestions of where to order spares? I think I'm just gonna order two this time so I have a back-up. I got about 30K miles and 30ish autoX events out of each axle so that's not so bad. __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

06-17-2014, 11:42 AM	#134
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Do you guys have any good sources for purchasing stock axels? __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

06-17-2014, 11:51 AM	#135
feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ebay? __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S AT Picked up 5/30/2012

06-26-2014, 01:10 PM	#140
Dipstik-sportech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ satin white pearl sportech Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 842 Thanked 911 Times in 576 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well went drag racing again. Hopped like a somebitch and still knock on wood haven't broke an axle. I'm lowered on h&r super sports __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ sportech. 11.11sec@129.01mph, 511whp on e70. FullBlown base kit, FullBlown built 9.5:1 engine, GTX3076R GEN2 turbo, 1700cc Bosch injectors, FullBlown flex fuel kit, FullBlown radiator and oil cooler, FullBlown custom 3" dual exit exhaust, act xtreme clutch, whiteline diff and subframe inserts, BC Racing coilovers, hotchkiss 18mm rear sway, is300 3.73 differential ... Never finished

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06-17-2014, 02:32 AM	#130
pghfan19 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: honda civic ex Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So just curious if i'm experiencing the initial symptoms of a broken axle or not..My car is making the clicking/ticking noise..happens when i'm in 1st and 2nd gear and reverse..car was taken to the dealer and had the control arm bolts loosened, repositioned and retorqued, and the noise went away. 3 days later and the noise is back..Car is completely stock..Just wondering since re-torquing the bolts didn't solve the problem if its possibly related to a broken axle?

06-17-2014, 03:37 AM	#131
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