325iX REAR Axles... Same as other e30s?

[nando]

[ringmeister81]

Well, I figured out the problem. Ended up being the parking brake. The loud pops were from the e-brake cable binding because it wasn't fully releasing.. I recently did the brakes, so it made sense to check.. I feel pretty stupid now, but I couldn't find the problem right away and jumped to conclusions. Thanks for all the info.. When it's time for rear axles, it's good to know that the regular 325 axles could be another option.

[Nisse Järnet]

Yes 1.7 lbs lighter :)

[nando]

The ix axle is probably a few lbs lighter though..

[Nisse Järnet]

Correct!

[The Dark Side of Will]

Heres a pic of a 325ix axle and a 325i, its got the same flange and length but the CVs is a little bigger on the 325i.
So i cant see a problem with replacing a ix axle with a i axle :)

The OD of the joints is larger, but the bolt circle is the same, right?

[Nisse Järnet]

Heres a pic of a 325ix axle and a 325i, its got the same flange and length but the CVs is a little bigger on the 325i.
So i cant see a problem with replacing a ix axle with a i axle :)

[The Dark Side of Will]

Well, the clicking came back... Happens only when car is in gear, more noticeable in the lower RPM. Gets faster and less noticeable with speed. Seems to be coming from rear drivers side... I'm thinking diff, t-case, driveshaft or guibo. I can't tell and won't be able to get to a lift again until tomorrow. Stumped. I don't think it's the CV.

Upper shock mount?

[AndrewBird]

shifter can't hit the driveshaft on an ix..

Didn't think about that. lol

[ringmeister81]

Anything is possible right now. Im just hoping I didn't fry my diff. I changed fluid two years ago, less than 30k miles.. But the rear diff does seep a bit. Idk. Gonna refill all fluids, check that the guibo isn't disintegrated, and look for anything out of the ordinary. Will report back. Anyone have a spare diff for a manual ix, just in case?

[nando]

shifter can't hit the driveshaft on an ix..

[AndrewBird]

I'd say the shifter is hitting on the driveshaft. How do your tranny mounts look? Do your reverse lights work? Cold be the wiring for the reverse light switch hitting the driveshaft.

[ringmeister81]

Well, the clicking came back... Happens only when car is in gear, more noticeable in the lower RPM. Gets faster and less noticeable with speed. Seems to be coming from rear drivers side... I'm thinking diff, t-case, driveshaft or guibo. I can't tell and won't be able to get to a lift again until tomorrow. Stumped. I don't think it's the CV.

[ringmeister81]

The noise was speed related... I'm really thinking something got stuck to my tire and that's what I was hearing... At least I hope that's what it was. Thursday, I'm going to drain both diffs, the t-case, and the transmission, then refill with new fluids. Haven't had a chance to do it since I bought the car almost two years ago, so it's about time anyway.

[AndrewBird]

Was the noise rhythmic and related to rolling speed?