Uprated CV joints in the UK ?

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Uprated CV joints in the UK ?

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Hi there

Seem to be struggling to find where to get these, my inner cv joints have had it, people have commented on uprated versions being a good choice - but where do you get them (preferably in the UK)

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No idea about a UK source. I think you'll be looking across the pond for uprated ones.
When I was at Patrick's on Friday I understood he was having some issues in getting them shipped over.
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I've not seen UK seller for them. Does yours use standard Turbo driveshafts?

http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info ... ts_id=1048
https://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-a ... hp-level-2
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TonyleFrog wrote: 28/07/20 10:56 No idea about a UK source. I think you'll be looking across the pond for uprated ones.
When I was at Patrick's on Friday I understood he was having some issues in getting them shipped over.
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SonicSW20 wrote: 28/07/20 10:58 I've not seen UK seller for them. Does yours use standard Turbo driveshafts?

http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info ... ts_id=1048
https://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-a ... hp-level-2
few more on their wider page from standard to 800hp
https://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-axles/toyota/mr-2
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SonicSW20 wrote: 28/07/20 10:58 I've not seen UK seller for them. Does yours use standard Turbo driveshafts?

http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info ... ts_id=1048
https://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-a ... hp-level-2
The inner CV joint is mr2 turbo. the drivers side has a different shaft.

However i don't think it was new when it went on in 2012, so it's of unknown origin (and maybe not a good place to build from)

Having a look at that driveshaft shop, twosrus have some at a price.

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Tcb parts are UK try them I've used them for lots of parts and always good prices on genuine parts
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Yeah I spoke with Paul, he has pattern OEM replacements and a set of HD balls and cages for OEM.
OEM bits are long since discontinued I think
I need balls, cages and the inner races on both sides and i'm not sure I want to put new balls and cages into the flaky cv joints i have. New sets are on the way
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What did you go for? Febi Bilstein make "pattern" replacements for turbo spec CV's but they're weaker than stock.
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might be time for a second backup mr2 gav 😂
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A little birdie told me the one he has should be back with him in time for the next KR. :)
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Tim at TBDev used to do the uprated inner CV joints
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