Snapped my first axle.

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Sep 8, 2012 | 12:17 PM

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Yes since some ppl give up and part out. I don't really mean it but makes me laugh when I call dibs even when whatever broke is not serious..

Just checking

Sep 8, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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here is the video I broke the Cobalt SS. - YouTube

Sep 8, 2012 | 02:14 PM

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Looks like a fun mess to clean up lol

Sep 8, 2012 | 02:19 PM

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The key to prevent breaking axels when doing stuff like that is to load the drivetrain before dumping the clutch

Sep 8, 2012 | 03:10 PM

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I will be sure do that if and when I ever have the will do drop the clutch

Sep 8, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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That sux, gotta get it fixed so we can roll together in so cal

Sep 8, 2012 | 03:57 PM

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So, does it always snap at the transmission? Or at the hub?

Sep 8, 2012 | 04:10 PM

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Beside the crappy part of it being broken...thats BEAST

Sep 8, 2012 | 09:42 PM

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You need to go to 6k to move those tires? Lol shoulda preloaded at least at that high of rpm. Oh well lesson learned for next time lol.

Sep 9, 2012 | 07:40 PM

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definitely a learning experience..
Now I need to hope that the new axle get's shipped ASAP from ZZP.
I need to ship my car back to the states this week LOL

Stage 1 on the driver's side, stock on the passenger side. hahaha

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Sep 9, 2012 | 07:55 PM

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shoulda jus went big and got the stage 3's!

Sep 9, 2012 | 11:45 PM

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LOL I don't have that kind of money

Sep 10, 2012 | 07:30 PM

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Thanks for the laughs Turbo smart and tyler. can you tell if it broke off in the tranny? If its just the joints, easy fix. How much did super fast overseas shipping cost? Ouch.

Sep 10, 2012 | 10:42 PM

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ahh this has happened before to me

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Sep 11, 2012 | 05:14 PM

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ahh this has happened before to me

That looks like the exact spot mine broke at

Yours wouldn't drive at all either, right?

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Sep 11, 2012 | 05:15 PM

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but opposite side *

Sep 11, 2012 | 05:43 PM

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If you guys had a Limited slip you would still be able to drive it. I think. Just would have to pull that shaft out of there so it doesnt go tumbling all over the place.

Sep 11, 2012 | 06:32 PM

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I snapped mine and I got LSD and I couldn't drive it. It wouldn't move under it's own power.

Sep 11, 2012 | 06:50 PM

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I snapped mine and I got LSD and I couldn't drive it. It wouldn't move under it's own power.

hmm thats good to know, the helical LS probably acts like an open diff in that situation. If it were a viscous type slip it might have grabbed enought to move the car, I would think, depends on how agreesive the clutch packs are. But anyway our cars can only be fitted with helical type so its moot.

Sep 11, 2012 | 06:52 PM

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I need to compile of list of other cars that use the same axles.

Ion Redline
HHR SS

I know the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 use the F25 trans but im 90% sure they use the F35/MU3 differential

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F35_transmission

Sep 11, 2012 | 07:09 PM

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I snapped mine and I got LSD and I couldn't drive it. It wouldn't move under it's own power.

when exsoccer1921 snapped his at the track and he still drove it down the track and home.

see here.....

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/pict...videos-285759/

Sep 11, 2012 | 07:13 PM

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i hope i never snap an axle its such a mess to clean up lol

Sep 11, 2012 | 07:15 PM

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6k Tyler? Haha damn man

Sep 11, 2012 | 07:19 PM

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when exsoccer1921 snapped his at the track and he still drove it down the track and home.

see here.....

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/pict...videos-285759/

That would make since to me.

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i hope i never snap an axle its such a mess to clean up lol

hot high pressure soapy water and/or steam will clean anything, greasy or oily. I made a 1977 solid front dana 44 axle look shiney as a new nickle, had a lot of hours into it though.

Sep 11, 2012 | 11:29 PM

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Yup
mine definitely won't drive under it's own power.. I guess it just depends how much it snaps maybe

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