Re: Difference between outer CV joints

[chris gonzalez <chris24g@yahoo.com>]

good info. looks like I'll continue using the smaller (and cheaper!)
outer cv joints!

chrisg


--- Dave Ewing <rabbit16v@prodigy.net> wrote:
> The difference is the diameter of the CV joint itself.  If you
> compare a
> 100mm to a 90mm you will see the difference.  A 90mm will work in a
> 100mm
> application (outer only) but a 100mm will not work in a 90mm
> application
> (gets stuck in the hub and will not turn).  I have heard that 100mm
> axles
> are better for everyday driving and drag racing but the 90mm axles
> are
> better (longer life) in racing that includes hard cornering such as
> autocross.  I don't have first hand knowledge of this but my friend
> that
> autocrossed his MK1 had much better luck (only one set) with his 90mm
> axles
> when he kept breaking the 100mm axles.  HTH!!
> 
> Dave
> 
> > Is there a huge difference between 100mm spec outer CV joints and
> 90mm
> > outer CV joints? They look the same to me... I've used "regular"
> lobro
> > outer CV joints on 16v axles with no problem.
> >
> > chrisg
> > '82 8v
> > '88 16v
> > '76 0v (no motor)
> >
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