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Originally Posted by benzdude42
so does anyone know of a do it yourself axle link that i can use? and a good link to a place to buy new ones?
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It is sort of a buch of threads with accumulated knowlege:
DIY Repair Links
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=82
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/DoItYourSelf
Choices:
Buy New Asian Made Rear Axles
May or may not have problems with Fitment in the Splined area or area where the Spacer goes (if Spacers are needed).
The Annular type Axles have Bolts that go through them on the Axle End that goes inot the Differential. Those Bolts have been know to come loose after a Mont + of driving.
In the Past Fastlane has said the ones they sell have not caused issues the Know of; I don't recall which one of our Member siad that.
My own thought about the Asian Axles is if you buy them get them from a local Source so you don't need to hassel with shipping them back if there is a warrenty.
Send your old Axles to the company in CO (the exact company is in some of the Axle Threads) to be rebuilt; expensive but they have a good reputation.
Re-boot your Old Axles and during the rebuild fill them with the proper Oil or use CV Joint Grease (I did this to mine several months ago).
If you think you Axles are no good get another set from the Junk Yard and if the Boots are good use them or re-boot them before use.
Get new ones from Mercedes. I have not read of anyone doing that yet.
Note: if your Car has or you have access to Mercedes Annular type axles they are easy to install new boots on compared to the Homokinetic type Axles.