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Old 02-15-2022, 05:14 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by safesaxbdd View Post
I had this happen this past summer; it was receently installed and completely separated itself from the trans. Car wouldn't move and I was on a freeway onramp! I got it replaced but still not cool. I hear anecdotally that using non-OEM CV joints can be problematic.
The CV's are not the issue. The bolts torque values are not that high as the bolts are small (29 ft. lbs on the M8 bolts). If a thread locker is not used, they will come loose; it is as simple as that.
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