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Offline muhd25

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CV joint slipping out
« on: October 21, 2008, 11:47:28 PM »
Hi I drive a 04 Grand Vitara 2.0 4WD. It is fitted with a Calmini lift kit and has a 2� body lift. I had the car regeared to accommodate my 33� tires.
I am having problems with my front CV joint slipping out of the transfer case, when the vehicle is articulating. I have checked many times with my mechanic, have replaced the holding C-clip several times, but to no avail.

Some theories surfaced: the Calmini arm is with the drop transfer bracket causes the CV joints to be shortened.

Solution 1: Install a bum stop to limit articulation (which kinda suck).
Solution 2: Remobve the Calmini arm and replace with original.

Could you guys shed some light on this?

- Mat

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Offline BRD HNTR

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Re: CV joint slipping out
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 02:19:22 AM »
When my 92 tracker was dropping enough to start moving the CV joint, it quickly blew the CV out.  Seeing as that is not your problem, you might try the mod using the drivers side (short) CV on both sides.  I believe it takes an extra 1/4 to 1/2 inch of space.  That would solve your problem, and you would only need to carry one CV.  What are your CV angles when this happens?  Photo's?
93 Tracker,XL7 springs & 1" raised spring pads in front with YJ springs in back, home built bumpers rear & front (w/winch), 2" x 4" rock tubes,  ARB front & rear, converted Sami rear to IFS, 33x12.5x15  aluminum rims, roll cage, 2.7L w/5 speed auto.

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Offline Frank84

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Re: CV joint slipping out
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 08:34:15 AM »
Try sliding them in/out by hand - you might have lost the clip that holds them in place. 
2001 2 Door Tracker, 4x4, 2.0, 5 speed, 215/75/15
Jeff's 2" lift, OME shocks/struts, Sh*t on the fly removed, warn hubs

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Offline bzzr2

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Re: CV joint slipping out
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 11:38:39 AM »
how about getting a pic of your rig on 33's.................  i'd like to see what and where you had to cut to fit those.  thanks.

what kind of struts and strut spacers are up there?  all calmini crap or otherwise?  what side is the problem?  how much play does the cv have just sitting there?  if you jack it up does the cv just slide out or does it need to be under load and wheels turned?
03-ZR2, 2dr, 31x10.5 SSR's & stuff...--sold :-(
03 xl7, jeff's 2inch spacer lift, 225/75/16's; sold
09 taco reg cab short box 4x4