Axle

what axle brand is everyone using? Stock,rhino,turner,highlifter? Looking to buy a front and rear for a spare for now but going to up grade in the future. Where is the best deal also.

I have only had to buy one and I bought stock. If they don't work I guess I would get a rhino axle

I have only broke one in 7000 miles.

Do u run stock Kevin??

I heard a cv popping in the left rear of my rzr s and got a rhino brand axle from superatv.  It seemed to be just fine for the 1000 more miles I rode with it.  

Why are you wanting to upgrade, have you been breaking axles?  I replaced mine before I learned how to rebuild cv joints.  If I had it to do over, I would have just rebuilt it instead of buying a whole new axle.  I've went through some cv joints mostly due to torn boots, but never broke an axle shaft in half.  I done some pretty crazy stuff in that rzr, but I have a driving style that takes care of axles.  I try not to "shock load" them, meaning, if the front is in the air and the rear is spinning, let off before that spinning front tire hits ground while turning 30 mph.  

If I still had that rzr and I was just wanting a spare to take on a big weekend ride away from home, I would go with the rhino axles from superatv.  Then, if I had cv troubles, I would put that in and rebuild the old one for next time.

If you are breaking the shafts, then you need an upgrade.

I hope this made scense because I have my beer goggles on right now. 

If you go with superatv axles, JBS is a dealer, and James can save you a few bucks vs ordering straight from them.

Thanks^^ Im just wanting spare for long weekend rides right now.  I have yet to break one on my 2014 RZR with 800 miles on it but my old 08 I broke 2 axles. just want to be prepared if one breaks. If I need to replaced one can I run Rhino and stock axles together?

If I am mistaken though if you truly want a spare I think you need to get one front and one rear... I don't believe that they are inner changeable....

I would just carry a spare for the one on the rear, and one on the front that are most prone to breaking. Typically, it's the short side on the front or rear that goes no matter what sxs you ride. The short side has the most angle, and is under more stress because of that.

Yes I know I'll need 1 front and 1 rear.

Another one of these informative threads.  My notebook is open and I'm taking notes.  Thanks for the post and the information...MD