My 82 has a crack forming on the cv boot, and my diff needs to be resealed, so I might as well be proactive and do it all at once.

If providing my own axles in good shape, how much would I be typically looking at to get them rebooted by a shop?

Thanks!

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

You could always call a few shops and ask...they may want to just replace the whole axle.

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Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

I don't want to replace, mine are fine and I don't know if the rebuilds I'd get were...

Plus i'm not sure who local would do this right... For all I know I'll need to ship them cross-country...

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

for the astoria flexx boots its about $30 per axle plus supplies

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I think the cost will end up closer to $45 per Axle. The least expensive Boots and clamps would most likey have to have shipping charges added.
The common price for the Boots hovers around $17 (Dorman or Astoria Flex Boots).

No one has mentioned the cost of something to stectch them over the Axle. It seems about 1/3 of those who have tried the ATF Funnel Method have had problems with it; renting the Astoria Flexx Gun or even borrowing it for free but paying the shipping adds some expense to the total.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

My thought was there likely are pros that can do this... With my axles.

Im not looking to buy parts, and honestly, Im not looking for a DIY on this stuff.

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

The pros like to slap in replacement parts. So you'd have to find somebody who does this on a regular basis and thusly has the tool already. If you do it'll be pretty cheap. Keyword "if".

any local mechanic thats not a retard butcher can do it for you. if you know any, just ask him. he might be able to do it on the side for even less $. there are no special tools needed

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1984 300TD "MAX" 303K+ still going...
fast '70 Chevelle 200k+
home built Shovelhead chopper

Shops mark up the cost of parts (it is part of their profit) and they buy for your and they buy from the Supplier that they have accounts (=credit) with; not from the least expensive place.

The best that can be done is to start calling shops and see if they can do the job and for how much.
I would start with places like Brake shops or Alignment shops first.
I have never see a shop advertised in my area that only does CV Axles so it must be that some regular shops do that work.

Besure to remind them that the Axles are supposed to be filled with Oil not Grease; if that is what you want.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel