UPgraded CV 's and axle recommendation for GQ Patrol

[PeeBee]

I am considering an upgrade to the factory cv's and axle set and looking for recommendations. I read the RCV set-ups has a lifetime warranty, however what else out there have people used? Its for longevity and that odd time when the situation hammers a corner and the extra strength would be nice to have. I have not had an issue with the existing axle/cv setup however they are now at 120,000klm and have turned and swivelled a fair number of times already - anything to reduce the occurrence of one failing at the most inconvenient time I suppose. The selection is about performance as against cost because there is not much difference cost wise between the few CV's and axles as upgrade items.

[Rossco]

Hey Phil, after doing a trackide replacement with a fairly used one will be going some upgraded ones as well. . Was looking at Cal 4WD or RCV which roadrunner have so will go with those I think. . Need to head up to the valley (latrobe) tomorrow so may have to take a slight detour on the way back damitt . . . Will also upgrade axle seals and GU lock nut setup too. .

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[PeeBee]

Hey Phil, after doing a trackide replacement with a fairly used one will be going some upgraded ones as well. . Was looking at Cal 4WD or RCV which roadrunner have so will go with those I think. . Need to head up to the valley (latrobe) tomorrow so may have to take a slight detour on the way back damitt . . . Will also upgrade axle seals and GU lock nut setup too. .

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Keen to see what price they are fetching. I didn't see RCV's avail on the RR website for GQ's, only GU's - maybe I am wrong? Make sure you get a thrust block, which is required apparently when running a locker

[Rossco]

Keen to see what price they are fetching. I didn't see RCV's avail on the RR website for GQ's, only GU's - maybe I am wrong? Make sure you get a thrust block, which is required apparently when running a locker

Looks like they have them
https://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au...-gq-y60-patrol

What is a said "thrust block" . . ?

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[PeeBee]

Looks like they have them
https://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au...-gq-y60-patrol

What is a said "thrust block" . . ?

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Good stuff, my google/ebay search only showed the GU. I dont know what this block is apart from reading it earlier on the RCV and Cal offroad. Its conditional on the age of the difflock and sounds like a thrust washer of sorts. Either way, Cal wont warrant the installation if its not fitted. I expect it to be supplied if I define the kit - not really something the punter might know about? I have enquired what cost PAP have also, and same price but unsure of availability.

[PeeBee]

Looks like they have them
https://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au...-gq-y60-patrol

What is a said "thrust block" . . ?

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when are you heading down there? If they have two sets I might get you to collect them, I will pay for them. I will ask how many sets they have. If only one I will get mine from PAP perhaps.

[mihit]

120k is not much unless you're punishing them every day. I fitted some of these: https://wheelersoffroad.com/longfiel...-birfield.html earlier in the year.
No drama, but then, I wouldn't expect any for a decade or two...
One big plus is that they're greasable just by popping off the lock hub.

[PeeBee]

120k is not much unless you're punishing them every day. I fitted some of these: https://wheelersoffroad.com/longfiel...-birfield.html earlier in the year.
No drama, but then, I wouldn't expect any for a decade or two...
One big plus is that they're greasable just by popping off the lock hub.

I am assuming you swapped axles as well. I understand the standard CV is 27 spline?

[mihit]

I am assuming you swapped axles as well. I understand the standard CV is 27 spline?

If you call half-shafts "axles"...then yes.

I bought as a set, two shafts, two CVs.
Inner end of shafts pushes into factory diff (which I had a feeling was 31spline?) and outer end will not fit up the back of factory CVs.
CV outer fits into standard locking hubs.

[PeeBee]

If you call half-shafts "axles"...then yes.

I bought as a set, two shafts, two CVs.
Inner end of shafts pushes into factory diff (which I had a feeling was 31spline?) and outer end will not fit up the back of factory CVs.
CV outer fits into standard locking hubs.

Great , I have bought the monster grade stuff it seems. Dont expect to be abusing the system, however it can all be over in a split second when you lift a wheel and it comes back to earth.