BROKEN AXLE/DRIVSHAFT

[Camaro_Mike]

hi guys, i recently just brought a 2011 2ss ls3 camaro. i know about the issues with the irs. what causes the axles/driveshaft to break and what can i do to prevent my axles/drive shaft from breaking?

PS i plan on lowering the car about 1.25-1.4 inches in the future with coilovers

[Merc]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Mike

hi guys, i recently just brought a 2011 2ss ls3 camaro. i know about the issues with the irs. what causes the axles/driveshaft to break and what can i do to prevent my axles/drive shaft from breaking?

PS i plan on lowering the car about 1.25-1.4 inches in the future with coilovers

DSS axels and driveshaft. Diveshaft is the weakest link.

[Synner]

Wheel hop and horsepower
trailing arms, cradle bushes, alignment

[Camaro_Mike]

Originally Posted by Merc

DSS axels and driveshaft. Diveshaft is the weakest link.

You know of any other mods to help keep the axles/driveshaft from breaking?

[Synner]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Mike

You know of any other mods to help keep the axles/driveshaft from breaking?

Try reading my post...

[BMR Sales]

As Synner mentioned, wheel hop is the biggest enemy of the factory axles. Combine wheel hop with high torque and your axles are sure to have a short lifespan. Upgrading the axles is a great upgrade and obviously gives you a stronger axle, but doesn't resolve the cause of the problem. Here are the common replacement parts to reduce wheel hop:

1.) Trailing Arms and outer trailing arm bushings.
2.) Cradle Bushings (I recommend the full bushing replacement, not "inserts").
3.) Toe Rods (preferably adjustable).
4.) Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings (BK039 are the best).

These don't have to be done all at once, but the quicker you address these weak points, the better off your axles will be.

[Merc]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Mike

You know of any other mods to help keep the axles/driveshaft from breaking?

No if you have manual they are brutally hard on parts if your drag racing at the track. I have all the BMR stuff for my M6. I killed the stock diff and a Jannetty modified 391 diff. Now I have a DSS 12 bolt Hammerhead withj 410 gears. At the very least you should be checking all the 12 bolts that hold the stock driveshaft together. Look for loose or bent bolts.

[J-Crazy Camaro]

you might also want to pick up a Drive Shaft loop kit for your V8 from Detroit Speed. just in case your drive shaft does break, it would prevent underbody damage to your ride

[JDP Sales]

Like Keith at BMR said, the main culprits for wheel hop are the Subframe bushings, upper control arms, trailing arms and toe rods. A stiff rear sway bar can also help keep both rear wheels doing the same thing and react similar to a strait axle car.

Originally Posted by J-Crazy Camaro

you might also want to pick up a Drive Shaft loop kit for your V8 from Detroit Speed. just in case your drive shaft does break, it would prevent underbody damage to your ride

This is a good suggestion as well.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007