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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[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.

[MudRunnerTD]

Yes RCV was what I was trying to remember Rossco. RCV or CAL-OFFROAD and near bullet proof. If you are sticking with a GQ front diff then either of those would be my GOTO.

Chromoly, bullet proof. Also use the Trail Safe upgraded inner axle seals for the win.

[MudRunnerTD]

The Lonfields are also very highly regarded but not sure if they have an Axle option or you have to pop your factory CV off your axle. I have snapped an axle twice.

Given the weight of your car PeeBee I would be looki g for a full replacement CV and Axle. Rossco will attest to the fact that when he smashed his it was not a massive hit and she just went Pop. No catastrophe, just Pop and then 3 wheel drive.

[PeeBee]

The Lonfields are also very highly regarded but not sure if they have an Axle option or you have to pop your factory CV off your axle. I have snapped an axle twice.

Given the weight of your car PeeBee I would be looking for a full replacement CV and Axle. Rossco will attest to the fact that when he smashed his it was not a massive hit and she just went Pop. No catastrophe, just Pop and then 3 wheel drive.

Yep, stitch in time philosophy. I will be trying to shed some weight down the track, unsure how the see-saw is going pan out. Its going to a system, axle and cv's. The RCV are in my sights at the moment, will look at the others now - stuck up here until at Least Aug 15 now, maybe longer, so doing the research.

[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?

[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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[MudRunnerTD]

If you are looking at brand new CVs and Axles from Nissan bhahahahaha then these RCVs are Cheap for thr massive upgrade they offer.