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how strong are tracker driver side rear axels.....ive been told that they are weak.........
how strong are tracker driver side rear axels.....ive been told that they are weak.........my problem is i need a new hybred axel houseing {crushed axel tube} my solution is cut pass side of a kick axel assy reweld the kick bearing retainer thing and run a zuk short side axel on the pass side and a stock kick axel on the driver side.....ya ya i know it will be about an inch and 3/4 short......but i think that can be worked around with a spacer or a different back spaceing on the on the rim.........and yes i know there are several vendors out there who make hybreds{ the correct way} in my best geek voice.....but i want too try it my self.......with this setup all i have too do is get the length correct and thats it .....the axel tubes should already be true, just lop off the right amount and weld the thingy back on put it all togetherthen center it up to get the tire off the spring pack......then look out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Other than the technical challenge of making this happen you are gaining nothing. The Sidekick axles are whittled down to the same 26 splines as the Samurai and if anything are weaker, in my opinion, because of cheaper metal. For example, I had a Sidekick axle go on the 'Con that looked like a Chic-o-Stix in the middle. Poor heat treat and poor metal to begin with. It was one from a '97 four door, dang near brand new! Good luck, Eric
Eric,What axles are you using in your Kick now?  Did you go 27 splines from Spidertrax?
I'm taking the rig down to swap in a 2.7 V6, freshen the body work, paint, and generally clean it up for next season. I hope to have everything done including new stronger axles by January.-Eric
2.7 huh? That oughta help keep from twisting those rear axle splines! How about a turbo and nitrous too!  mostly Mike
Hey........No trash talkin the Turbo.I ain't twisten off axle stubs 6:1 T-case gears..Huh you just lookinto turn 44" Swampers on that Trackickhuh Mike ......... You Rowdy Bad Boy.