jread Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Anyone used these?I know everyone recommends rebuilding OEM but I saw these and they look beefier. Worth the extra money?http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6586008&cc=1270156&jsn=357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) that company has been around for a few months so at best you get a completely useless review of "it works and has lasted a whole 5 months" new axles come out all the time, i'd just keep moving along unless you're absoultely cornered. www.car-part.com, ebay, FWE, USMB usually can find an OEM right? Edited January 19, 2017 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colemanapp Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I've had a Surtrack axle on my loyale for a couple years and its been fine. It wasn;t the heavy duty model but I bought it from rockauto, surtrack's been around more than a couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEECHBM69 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I ordered what I thought/what was supposed to be EMPI's a while back. Surtracks are what came in the blue and red "EMPIRE" box. They lasted about a year. Granted these were for an EA81, but I won't be buying any more for anything I own. You can always TOFTT Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looks like a similar design to these. I have a set on these on a lifted outback. They work better than the stock ones if you have a lift. Heri doesn't make them for the EA82's. Looks like this company is making them for EA82's, I'll give them a try. I keep ripping inner boots on my stock axles on my lifted EA82. Here is a link to the company's web site: https://www.trakmotive.com/2016-new-product-releases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Just push the boot up higher towards the cup on the shaft and zip tie it shut. I have a pretty extreme CV angle on mine and this has worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I saw the heavy duty ones also and was woundering the same thing my last axles I rebuilt them right out of the box with synthetic grease and silicone boots one died after 2 years and it was bad out of the box I just dident want to wait for a 4th axle to come In so I rebuilt it myself and the other is still on the car going strong the stock boots would were through the rubber in a few months they don't like mud and sand but the silicone boots are holding up great I might even reuse them I like the sound of HD though and with the silicone boots they might even last a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'd find an OEM but was wondering if this was a better product especially aince I'll be lifting. That diagram is almost enough to convince me but would love to hear a few more reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I'd find an OEM but was wondering if this was a better product especially aince I'll be lifting. That diagram is almost enough to convince me but would love to hear a few more reviews. how much lift? i'm sure you're aware, but axles generally take 2" lift without issues, if you're aiming higher then you install drop blocks. i've used OEM and FWE (formerly MWE) on lifted Subarus without issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yeah I'm only going to have 1" difference. 4" up 3 down but if I'm spending money and doing the work then I might as well buy something that will work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I couldn't resist I bought one I can't speak about durability yet but I can say it was the easyest axle swap ever the extra through in the shaft make it easy to install just compress the joint and there's more than snuff room to get it on to the stub I dident even have the right tools I had to use a punch to loosen and tighten the castle but and was done in about 30 min so even if they don't last any longer the ease of swaping them is worth the extra few dollars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I wish I could get ones like this for the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Sweet! I am going to get a set. Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) One issues i did run in to because these axles are so much bigger to accommodate them slip yoke that they hit the crossmeber at full drop I haven't it figure out the best way to fix it yet I'll probably just drop the crossmeber another 1/2" or so Edited February 6, 2017 by ferp420 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 One issues i did run in to because these axles are so much bigger to accommodate them slip yoke that they hit the crossmeber at full drop I haven't it figure out the best way to fix it yet I'll probably just drop the crossmeber another 1/2" or so Thanks for noting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got mine. They seem awesome. They hit when the wheel is cranked one way but I don't think with tires it will actually be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 We have had seriously mixed results with these on EJ cars. Mostly not so great results. Too bad China can't seem to make decent axles. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 We shall see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88SubieSnack Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) Got mine. They seem awesome. They hit when the wheel is cranked one way but I don't think with tires it will actually be a problem. I have a set awaiting install. And am concerned about this? These axles definitely look beefy. Is that why you say they hit when at full lock? It looks like the more beefy area is the inboard section of the axle. Can you tell where it is hitting when you are at full lock? Thank you for your input. Edited February 27, 2017 by 88SubieSnack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan K Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have had good luck with this style of "heavy duty" axle on my WRX. It was an FEQ brand but looks similar (long inner boot). It seemed like it was too short when i first installed it but it has been ok for about 6 months and 10,000 miles now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I think they suffer from the same quality control issues the other axles have mine was greese less when i got it again and was clicking out of the box again but they still have the lifetime warrenty so its not a huge risk if there only as good or last as long as the other style there still a very easy install so im sold even if i have to drop the crossmember a bit more to make them clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexbuoy Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 keep us posted on how the HD axles do. I've broken too many axles they aren't honoring my lifetime warranty anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87subbomber Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 has anybody thought of asking DSS to do a set? they would definitely build se to hold up to the power but be in the $450 plus range im sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksubaru Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Those hd cv axles do look pretty dam good. Ferp420, next time your around me, i would like to see them in person if you have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 keep us posted on how the HD axles do. I've broken too many axles they aren't honoring my lifetime warranty anymore have you tried OEM axles? is it more than 2" of body lift with no drop blocks/spacers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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