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post Jan 12 2017, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(KTL @ Jan 12 2017, 11:45 AM) *

Just to add more fuel to the fire, has anyone seen the racing style accordion-less boots used in a street car application? Go down the list and click on the Lobro 108mm CV boot listing

http://www.taylor-race.com/items.cfm?categ...2=Boots%2C%20CV


I suspect since these type of boots are intended for open wheel formula cars, the boot doesn't allow for a lot of angularity? I don't think the lack of an accordion is a big issue since the accordions are more of a feature for a FWD-like application where the CV actually pivots?


Never seen them on a non-open wheel.

This isn't directly applicable since I've never used the 108mm models, but I haven't been pleased with the longevity of the smaller ones on a few open wheeled race cars. The centers tend to tear pretty easily, even on a car with low shaft angularity. We actually went to bellowed ATV boots for greater reliability at lower cost.

Edit: Meant to add: All of the other Taylor Race stuff is great (as is their customer service)-and Scotty is the man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 12 2017, 02:17 PM
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Never seen them on a non-open wheel.

This isn't directly applicable since I've never used the 108mm models, but I haven't been pleased with the longevity of the smaller ones on a few open wheeled race cars. The centers tend to tear pretty easily, even on a car with low shaft angularity. We actually went to bellowed ATV boots for greater reliability at lower cost.

Edit: Meant to add: All of the other Taylor Race stuff is great (as is their customer service)-and Scotty is the man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Thanks for sharing your personal experience with the bellow-less boots. I suspect I happened to stumble across them by doing a google search. Didn't want to give them a blind try for $55 each! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jan 22 2017, 10:09 PM
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I thought I'd follow up on my own question for any future readers. I had some new CV bolts from PMB. With the flange and gasket in place the length was fine using the newer/thinner CV's. Not sure if the bolts would have been long enough for the older/fatter CV's.

Also, I got confirmation from a local Porsche shop that the float compensates for the difference in the CV's and that it shouldn't be an issue.

here's some gratuitous axle porn...

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post May 21 2017, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 3 2016, 11:09 AM) *

Just checked my stock, no strap even, just the rubber boot.


Mark, is that the boot your running on your car>?
The reason i ask is that i ordered boots twice from AZ autohaus and got the wrong one.
maybe that makes me stupid but Im just trying to find the right boot so i can get my rear axle situation sorted out.
Or could you guys tell me what the diameter of the flange where the boot hits it.
mine is 2.55 inches od on the flange. every boot i get fits inside of the flange and thats wrong.
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post Aug 4 2020, 09:58 AM
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It looks like swayaway is un reachable...
https://swayaway.com/

But this website seems to sell the correct axles :

https://www.racereadyproducts.com/axles/swa...-way-irs-axles/
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post Mar 23 2023, 02:26 AM
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So I’m a new to all things 914 and looking go 5 stud.
I’ve read both threads 2 or 3 times, brilliant work.
I have front and rear 5 lug suspension from a ‘78/‘79 911sc so its an easy swap over except for rear.
So I’m thinking why not just make up a 28mm steel spacer that will fit between the gearbox flange and the 911 axel?
Obviously one end will be drilled for the 100mm 911 CV and the 108mm flange with countersunk bolts?
Any reason why that wouldn’t work?
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post Mar 23 2023, 08:52 AM
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Maybe you are looking for an adaptor like this:

https://patrickmotorsports.com/products/dri914332209pms
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post Feb 6 2026, 05:15 AM
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Newcomer planning to install a 6 in my 914 and will install the quaife LSD whilst rebuilding the gearbox.

Great read this thread although it is several years old now. Is there a cheaper or a more practical way to get the required length rather than the sway away bars.?

If this is the only option is it still better to buy new driveshafts and rob the parts, or are they now available seperately.

Does the installation of a Quaife LSD effect the type of flange required.?
Any more links to further reading would be much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.
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post Feb 6 2026, 06:12 AM
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Newcomer planning to install a 6 in my 914 and will install the quaife LSD whilst rebuilding the gearbox.

Great read this thread although it is several years old now. Is there a cheaper or a more practical way to get the required length rather than the sway away bars.?

If this is the only option is it still better to buy new driveshafts and rob the parts, or are they now available seperately.

Does the installation of a Quaife LSD effect the type of flange required.?
Any more links to further reading would be much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.
Dave


Empi also makes an axle that fits and is a bit cheaper than the sway away turbo bar. You just have to price out to what works best. Pricing and availability seems to jump around quite a bit these days.
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post Feb 6 2026, 08:24 AM
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Great read this thread although it is several years old now. Is there a cheaper or a more practical way to get the required length rather than the sway away bars.?

If this is the only option is it still better to buy new driveshafts and rob the parts, or are they now available seperately.

Many thanks in advance.
Dave


If you really want cheap, then check this out for cheap axles and CVs:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=368822

As covered previously in this posting, you will still need transmission flanges, hubs and stub axles if you don't already have them.

Rockauto.com currently has axles with CVs from three different parts suppliers. All are currently less than $100 (the $19 or $34 axles are long gone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) with a couple sets on a shelf in our garage).

We have a Wavetrac LSD in the '74 without a problem with the flanges we're using. But, be careful and do your research. IIRC there may be some transmission flanges that are a different depth/length and may not be compatible with your transmission.
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post Feb 6 2026, 11:37 AM
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I want to try and find the best solution. I understand from my research that Empi do the floating axles which i may be able to find here in the UK. Anyone know the correct length needed as Empi offer several lengths.?
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post Feb 6 2026, 05:49 PM
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Covered in the very first post here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 6 2026, 06:03 PM
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20-1/4" long. for Porsche 930. 28 Spline.
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post Feb 7 2026, 04:27 AM
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Covered in the very first post here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I see that now, thanks.

Mark those are 6 bolt from my research.? I have the 4 bolt 2 pin flanges. I will keep on reading. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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QUOTE(Jack Standz @ Feb 6 2026, 05:49 PM) *

Covered in the very first post here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I see that now, thanks.

Mark those are 6 bolt from my research.? I have the 4 bolt 2 pin flanges. I will keep on reading. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The axles use 911 CV’s.
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The GSP ones (we have a couple pairs) at this link work with 4-bolt 2 roll pin flanges (the other two probably do also, but do your own research) and Rockauto.com ships everywhere in the world:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/pontiac...in,cv+axle,2288

Currently, $96 for the GSP axles and CVs.
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