Replacement Axle Assemblies from SurTrack.....

[JoFotoz]

From the research and hands on checking I've been able to do...
...it looks to me like the SurTrack Axle assemblies are the best bet
replacement for our OEM ones.

[EDIT...ADDED AFTER "TESTING"....
...not recommended for hard off roading...GREAT for normal road use and light trails

Thye have the same Ball race configuration in the 'Green Cup" as
OEM does .... NOT the tripod that causes issues when lifted.
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The ball bearings are the same size as OEM, not small as per "Empi" brand...
...so no binding issues.
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IMO, this also means that part assemblies will fit rather than the need for full
replacement if not required.
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Shaft diameter is the only "iffy" spec...
I measured two OEM shafts, and got 27.2mm in one, and 28mm in the other...??
The SurTrack clocked in at 27.5mm.
SurTrack told me that the axle size does vary a bit depending on 'raw' material supplier.
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However...spline diam and spline count were the same...so shouldnt be an issue.


I have ordered a complete driver/pass side set to be shipped to me and I'll bring
them to Moab for general inspection/once over.
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They also sell outer only assemblies (Part# IZ-8021..same for both sides)

If you want to go ahead and order your own, contact :-

DEAN @ ONE STOP (tell him you are a VX.info club member !)

Tel:- 1-760-598-4852

Pass side ( short side).......... Part # IZ-8010...........$88:00 + tax

Driver side ( long side).......... Part # IZ-8011...........$88:00 + tax

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** Update**

Half shaft option from Amazon or other Stockists..
...for those not requiring full replacement.

SurTrack IZ-8021 CV Axle Shaft for $50 each of Amazon.

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Shipping varies depending on Location ( charged me only $15;00).....
....he will ship direct to you....normally they only ship to garages/trade outlets.


Hope this helps.

Jo

[VXorado]

Looks good Jo and thanks for heading this up. It will help tremendously if these axle hold up to the hype. I look forward to seeing them in May.

[JoFotoz]

Yup....

Looks good Jo and thanks for heading this up. It will help tremendously if these axle hold up to the hype. I look forward to seeing them in May.

...fingers X'd these are going to work like OEM.

I couldnt check balls etc on the ones I saw as the boots were factory banded
and my garage friends didnt want to me to mess with them...understandable.....

....But Justins 'schematic" reading/de-ciphering was awesome

There is an Ironman using them in San Diego now (Kahuna)..and I'll be getting feedback from him too.

I figure we can break'em down in Moab and take a good look...over a libation

Jo

[VXD959]

So these will be a direct replacement for the VX axles?
I'm debating between changing the CV boots only, or replacing the whole axle.

Please let me know if these will work. Has anyone tried them before? I want to make sure!!!

My mechanic says that he found a driver's side axle at O'Reillys (he claims is an Isuzu brand, remanufactured for $65). But cannot find the passenger's side.

[JoFotoz]

Kind of like it says in the first post...

So these will be a direct replacement for the VX axles?
I'm debating between changing the CV boots only, or replacing the whole axle.

Please let me know if these will work. Has anyone tried them before? I want to make sure!!!

One VX I know locally just had them put in...waiting for feedback..they fit fine and seem all good......

........and all important Specs seem to match up with OEM.

Maybe another owner here has used them and can chime in....
....but I've never seen then mentioned here before.


If your CV's are good...no binding / clacking I'd suggest just boots.

I 'm getting these as spares, because now I have a front locker, I'll be loading up
my OEM axles ( even!) more than usual...so I want to be prepared.

If you need full assemblies..I'd say youre 99.9% good getting these...
....or wait till I get the set I've ordered and have a chance to pull them apart and confirm 100% they are good...
...but that wont be for several weeks.

Hope this helps...

Jo

[Triathlete]

Good info Jo...thanks!

[JoFotoz]

No problem Billy...

Good info Jo...thanks!

I've wanted a viable spare set for a while so happy to chase these down.

I hope they are as good in real life as they appear in the specs !

Jo

[JoFotoz]

My SurTrack axle assemblies arrived today...

...thats FAST service

Dont have time to break them down ( probably a Moab job avec libation.. )

But..did compare the Surtrack long side...
.... to a spare OEM long side ( Drivers) shaft and 'green cup' that I have.

Perfect length.

Spline Diam a tad different :-

OEM = 27.58mm
S/Track = 27.33mm

Close enough for me...considering my cheap caliper..
...and given the ample available spline depth to engage.

Jo

[VXD959]

Jo -

Any feedback / update on the Surtrack axles?

Thanks,

[LittleBeast]

Any updated info on this?

[Gizmo42]

Jo installed one of them in Moab (I helped a little and LDub supervised). Seemed to be a perfect fit with no slop.

[UWVX89]

I ordered em, guy shipped em out and I had them within a 2-3 days. Not a single issue since!

[JoFotoz]

As Gizmo says..i swapped one in at moab..and it fit like a glove.

It was strong enough on my last trail to break the drive flange in the Superwinch hub.

This is a good thing..rather like a shear pin.

Better the hub drive flange breaks..which is a 10 min fix...than the CV's explode.

Tolerances where spot on..straight swap with OME.

I drive home in 2x4 mode...so dont know about regular road durability...

...but my bet is.. two !!

Jo

[Marlin]

Are you locked in the front now? If so, that is a sweet deal, enough torque to blow out a Superwinch hub! (which I heard at the ZU meet is no longer honoring the Lifetime warranty, they were bought out or some such). I still have a couple of OEM CV axles, but this is good info to know! May have to check into getting a spare for the Trooper.

[Knigh7s]

Jo,

I (as well as a lot of others, I'm sure) really appreciate that you did this! I've been getting worried about a viable replacement for these as I found my boots torn on both sides not long ago and they were pretty dry >_<

I'll be purchasing a set soon!