Double axle failure on the AEM 818R

[Hindsight]

I'm not positive but since they offer the extra-strong axles with new hubs, I believe the hubs will fit the existing spindles and bearings with no boring required. I'm sure they just machine the inside of the hubs out and then machine new splines so that the inner diameter is larger and the splines count is optimal. That will probably make the hubs a bit thinner but I assume that's not an issue nor where the weakest point is.

[Frank818]

Hindsight nailed it. You cannot put bigger bearings with Subaru hubs, there would be no more metal left. They just bore the inside of the hub and machine new splines.

I should get my axles Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll post pix.

[BrandonDrums]

750hp was a great figure. I suspect 500 hp axles won't cut it for me.

I wonder if it's 500hp per axle or both Have them send you a free pair to try out and perhaps you can report back haha.

Hindsight nailed it. You cannot put bigger bearings with Subaru hubs, there would be no more metal left. They just bore the inside of the hub and machine new splines.

I should get my axles Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll post pix.

I wonder if there are any larger subaru spindles that will be comparable in bolt points that could be used. The Tribeca and Baja in particular come to mind. Might be worth a look through www.opposedforces.com to see if they fit the bill.

[onelastproject]

You have to pay to play. Launching with slicks will cause breakage, get better axles then you have tranny issues as you all know. Launch with slicks and understanding what the lack of mechanical sympathy does typically leads to expectations be realigned, expectations is typically the biggest thing that typically needs to change. . There is no cheap solution to 400 HP and slicks as much as people hate to hear that. One can back off a bit or fork out more money of your truly serious. If you are here you go. Good news is they have the for the older lighter 5MT from the WRX as well. Of course then there is case flex issues. You can also look into case braces they have them out of NZ. Been there done that. 11 years ago. Good luck!

http://www.mrtperformance.com.au/per...able-gear-sets

[nkw8181]

Sixstar how did you fit 285's?

[Frank818]

Got my axles and hubs last Tuesday:

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[nkw8181]

Is it not a male to male axle??

[STiPWRD]

Is it not a male to male axle??

Frank is running the G50 transaxle, not a subaru trans.

[Courtnie Provencher]

Only somebody with a race car could find excitement in parts breaking, I love it! Keep pushing forward!

[nkw8181]

Sorry had an aha moment. Is DSS a vendor?

[Frank818]

Don't think DSS is a vendor on this forum but they source the FFR shafts for the 818, as what I've been told.

Yes, I'm running a male to nothing axle, as I don't consider the G50 inner CVs are either males or females. lolll

[bbjones121]

Don't think DSS is a vendor on this forum but they source the FFR shafts for the 818, as what I've been told.

Yes, I'm running a male to nothing axle, as I don't consider the G50 inner CVs are either males or females. lolll

You mean one side is genderqueer

[Evan78]

Looks like it would be called a flanged end to me.

[Frank818]

Yeah genderqueer.

It's just a flange that you bolt to the flange on the gearbox. 6 50mm bolts.

[bbjones121]

Sorry, got a little carried away, anyway...

[SixStar]

Sixstar how did you fit 285's?

Nolan,

Sorry for the MASSIVE delay. I've had a lot going on the past 6 months.

I have ARP studs and 17.5mm spacers running 18x10.5 wheels. The tires are 285/30-18s. They do rub slightly on the inside of the aftermarket lateral links but only when pressures are low.

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[Scargo]

I have ARP studs and 17.5mm spacers running 18x10.5 wheels. The tires are 285/30-18s. They do rub slightly on the inside of the aftermarket lateral links but only when pressures are low.

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What offset? Obviously they are under there... Amazing!
I tried fitting my STi's 285/645 Continental slicks on 18x10.5" (38ET) on mine and just did not see how it was going to work without body mods.

[Kurk818]

That looks insane! Would love some more angles

[nkw8181]

Ithe just looks like any larger then my 265's will rub on the body. How do you avoid this?