CV Axle or Hub Bearing Failure ?

[Vulcanscott]

IRS model Motortrike and planning a long trip this summer . has anyone experianced failure of half shafts or hub bearings? if so at what mileage? TYIA Scotty

 

[Papa Zook]

Scott, using the forum search engine is a good resource in case you don't get the feedback you're looking for.

 

[pwhoever]

Although I have a CSC Viper, I haven't had any problems with the half shafts but I did have a hub bearing go bad Sep of 22. I had my conversion done in July of 2016 so just over 6 years. These rear hubs are actually front hubs for a 97 Chevy Cavalier. The left one seemed ok but right one was bad. I went ahead and just replaced both. They were stupid easy to replace. Only issue I ran into was my torque wrench only went to 150lbs and I needed more. I bought one that went to 250lbs which actually helped out as the handle was longer and gave me more leverage anyway.

I would say check both half shafts and hubs in case your concerned. In my case, I noticed heavy vibration at highway speeds. when I got home, I jacked up the rear and checked. the left wheel had no play and was smooth while turning. the right wheel also had no play but had a grinding sound when spinning. After new hubs installed, grinding gone as well as vibration at highway speeds.