Steel Trailing Axle Strength

[MRD]

I've got the steel trailing axles on both my X6's but yesterday one snapped after a small tumble. I'd have thought these would be super tough but as it broke that rather than any of the plastic parts it makes me wonder if they're too brittle or did I just get a duff axle?

How is everyone else finding them?

I don't want to be buying these too often really .

[/tobys]

I had exactly the same problem on my X6 EC last year - broke one on a minor track marking clip first meeting out.

I've replaced with the B4 non-FT (i.e. the ones you use a nut with) as these are solid steel so by my reckoning would be stronger. Not had any issues so far...

[ian h]

I never had a problem with the one and only pair I ever bought for my x6, I did however snap a couple of the ft alloy ones.

[Southwell]

Ive snapped a few in the past, using non FT ones generally fixes the issue as they arn't hollow. Personally i run the screw type as i tended to catch the nuts quite a lot when i ran them.

[sparrow.2]

Originally Posted by Southwell

i tended to catch the nuts quite a lot when i ran them.

Sounds painfull...

[caneye]

is anyone using this XF part?
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