sportco8 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have been having a problem with breaking CV joints on my buggy and would like to see if you guys have any advice to offer. I have attached a picture of my buggy and it has an 091 trans with a 4.3l chevy v6. It does not have a ton of power so I think this is happening because I don't have limiting straps. The three times I have broke a CV were: twice going up comp blasting through the whoops and then pop and once trying to do a wheelie off of a small hill. Is there an angle at full droop that I should be aware of? Or do I just need to upgrade my shafts and joints? Thank for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 If your not running at least 930 CV joints I would start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampIdiot Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I never go past 24 degrees and use limit straps also a limit strap will streach one inch per foot of strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have heard that 26 degrees is max and limiting straps doubled with 3 zip ties is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG RICK Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 when i built my 4.3 vortec buggy, i made sure that the angle wasnt more than enough where i couldnt slide the shaft. the shaft should slide in and out. i have extra axles as well for that buggy. my set-up was an 091 bus to a 2002 vortec 4.3 motor it ran great never had any problems snapping shafts. let off the gas when your landing i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avduner Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It doesn't look like you are running 930 cv's, if those are type 2 cv's you probably don't want to exceed 20 degrees, while clearanced 930's are good for 26 or 28 max. You may have to take some travel out of the rear if you want to use your existing set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 if you want it to survive keep it at 24 degrees and make sure there 930s or upgrade to 930s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportco8 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 I had a couple extra cv that came with the buggy when I bought it so I don't know what they are. How do you tell the difference? I replced the shafts with sway-away shafts but have not bought a cv yet. I would much rather upgrade than have to reduce travel. the buggy runs and dunes great just havent had much luck with the cv's. I dont have my foot in the gas when landing from a jump but I do have my foot in the gas going over whoops(like everybody else I assume) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Will you be out for Halloween? If so i am sure that someone out there or if you run into one of us can identify it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampIdiot Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 goin over the woops fast is what will kill your ring and pinion,probally cheaper to fix cvs than tranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportco8 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I will not be out for Halloween. We usually only go on slow weekends. I have to many kids to keep an eye on for the busy weekends and we typically don't have a very big camp. Our next trip will be the weekend after Thanksgiving probably. I was going to take it down to Nevada Offroad Buggy to have them take a look unless someone has a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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