In reference to my dragster axle life span thread

Mike, I'm in the exact same boat as you.

Except of course quicker 60's....... LOL

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67TSCHEVY2

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Axles are not gun drilled all the way to the bearing .... Strange that strange engineering doesn't recommend gun drilled axles for over 1200 hp lol but what was there recommendation on weight for a gun drilled axle ......????

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Ignored post by 67TSCHEVY2 posted

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I saw a dragster axle that had broken just behind the wheel bearing. The wedding ring that holds the bearing had been tack welded. It was very obvious the crack had started right at the weld. This used to be standard practice by some old school shops. Definitely not reccomended.

Mine are tack welded and they came directly from Strange engineering that way

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Rusty beat me to it but I agree that a full floater with the bigger gears is the only way to fly. I seriously considered switching to T/D from S/C but after talking with the engine builder I think I'll just stay where I'm at.

Remember guys, a lot of you are going WAY quicker than the Top Fuel cars of yesteryear.

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If you watch that Tim McAmis video he explains that all the load on an axle is from the flange to the front of the bearing because it is unsupported. It looks like this is where this one broke.

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Originally posted by "The Bender":
The car in the other lane came close to T-boning him.

I believe he did get into the quarter panel of the the truck just a little bit.

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"The Bender"

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Close call for sure

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jenavet

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I think we better throw our driveshafts in the mix as well.think im going with that Goethe cv style shaft

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TD3550

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You can also look into a "Live" axle assmy also.
This is a single axle setup. About 6800 for a dragster.Complete with CF 11" brakes if needed.

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"The Bender"

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Originally posted by jenavet:
I think we better throw our driveshafts in the mix as well.think im going with that Goethe cv style shaft

What is this "driveshaft" you speak of?

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I would definitely recommend a floater and the Goethe shaft for those that can afford it. Mine have been flawless

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https://www.facebook.com/GoetheEnterprises/
maybe this one will work

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https://www.facebook.com/GoetheEnterprises/
maybe this one will work

Here ya go

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WOW, Bracket 1 sure is expensive to run now days.....

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WOW, Bracket 1 sure is expensive to run now days.....

Long ways from Super E 7.90 isnt it?

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No kidding.....I understand T/D is a second and a half quicker but it's still kinda crazy for shoe polish racing....
But racers are always going to be racers I guess...if fast is good, faster is better lol

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racerdude2054

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the CV drive shaft system is pretty awesome. Something that is also cool is you can run most any 4-link setup you want and ride height without worrying about putting the drive shaft in a bind with a bad pinion angle

I believe the CV drive shaft system runs 1200ish

wonder when someone will start making carbon fiber drive shafts for dragsters

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I would never guessed they would gun drill that far, you would think they would stop before the bearing

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I am still not understanding why full floater is stronger. Looks like from here the brake caliper and wheel still bolt on to flange same as a flange type axle?
All of the torque from acceleration and stopping still goes through the flange of the axle correct?

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