Damage Prevention NO DRIVELINE COMPONENT IS BOMBPROOF! GForce does not put a power rating on any driveline components as there are entirely too many variables that can affect a driveline component other than just horsepower. We take great pride in building the strongest driveline components to fit certain applications, but it is important to know that YOU, the end customer, are responsible for proper installation and YOU, as the driver, are responsible for the lifespan of your axles or other driveline components. Most of the applications we are working with are heavy vehicles and we are often asking a lot of the driveline components, be it OEM or aftermarket. These heavier cars, paired with high torque levels make all driveline components more susceptible to failure due to small mistakes, such as wheel hop. Many customers understand that wheel hop, tire shake, tire skipping, tire chatter are all bad things but there is often a misunderstanding of how destructive it can really be. The heavier the vehicle and more torque the vehicle is making, the more your window of forgiveness begins to narrow. This can result in CV’s loosening prematurely and more severely, splined stubs and axle bars twisting or shearing, which is NOT a fault of the axle. So please use your best judgement when driving in any given scenario, be it on the track or the street. It is worth noting that most wheel hop related issues rarely cause an immediate failure, with certain exceptions. The result of repeated cycling torque spikes will often weaken the material of a given component such as an axle bar or stub shaft. Then each subsequent hit will continue to weaken the component until it fails completely. If you know that you have driven through a particularly abusing situation, it would be wise to pull the axles and assess the splines of the inner and outer stub shafts as a maintenance procedure. If they have started to twist or shift, then you might be able to prevent a more catastrophic failure. We encourage all end users to read up on the appropriate measures that they can take to help prevent wheel hop with their specific vehicle. This can be anything such as aftermarket bushings, shocks, springs, control arms, tire type, or excessively low tire pressure. Two of the most fundamental pieces we look at to help control rear end movement and prevent wheel hop start with the cradle and differential bushings. Both of these bushing sets are often very soft from the factory and although they provide smooth ride quality, they allow a considerable amount of movement in a performance scenario. Which can lead to a number of concerns or issues. Service All driveline components will fatigue or wear over time depending on how the vehicle is driven and what level of performance is demanded from them. CV joints are a wear item and will see wear over time, but with our current design, axles can be sent in for service. So boots, fasteners, and CV assemblies can be serviced without scrapping the complete axle assembly. It is up to each customer to establish their own maintenance intervals based upon the manner in which their car is driven. Individual inner or outer splined stubs and axle bars can be replaced as well if they twist or are damaged due to wheel hop or simply from power levels exceeding capability of the material. Customers can reach out to GForce directly for current repair costs or component replacement as well as return authorizations for service – sales@gforce1320.com Contact Us

The diagram below illustrates the proper anchor points when measuring for custom axle shafts. Note the inner and outer stub shafts are installed in the car. Ensure that the stub are seated properly and secure before measuring. Ideally, measurements should be taken at ride height; not at fill droop or compression.

Renegade vs Outlaw The GForce Renegade Axles are the tried and true axle design that has become the standard in performance half-shafts. The Renegade axle has waivered very little from its roots some 15 years ago. Advancements in materials, heat-treat processes and machining have only improved their efficiency and capabilities. It is hard to argue with the Renegade’s pedigree for strength and overall value.

If you ever had any questions about what it takes to do an axle upgrade on your car, here is a great video walking you through the steps. The guys at CJ Pony Parts take a set of Ford Performance axles made by GForce Engineering and do a quick step by step install on a new S550 Mustang.

Knowing what wheel hop is and what causes it is the first step to understanding anti-wheel hop technology and the advantages it provides. “Anti-wheel hop” is actually a technology developed by General Motors years ago on some of the first rear-wheel drive IRS cars. The concept is simple, use a larger diameter axle bar on the side that is most likely to receive the most power first.  Here is why it works. Wheel hop occurs due to a variety of reasons. Suspension, driveline, tires, power levels, etc. all play a part in wheel hop. But, at the most fundamental level, wheel hop occurs when the axle is “wound up” (twist). When the force of the axle trying to unwind exceeds the grip of the tire, it breaks loose and snaps back. Within an instant, the tire tries to grab and the axle winds up again and the process starts over again. This constant wind and unwind casuses the tire to bounce and is what we call wheel hop. There are a variety of fixes for wheel hop. Stiffer suspension, different tires, etc all help to “stick” the tire. Another fix to help eliminate wheel hop is better axles. All GForce Engineering axles feature the Anti-Wheel Hop Technology. Larger diameter axles, premium materials and more strength and rigidity all reduce wheel hop. This combined with the appropriately matched suspension can virtually eliminate wheel hop and ensure your car hooks like you want it to. Its important to note that ALL GForce axle feature this same Anti-Wheel Hop Technology. This includes our 850HP axles, Outlaw axles and 9″ axles.