What's the current thinking on which option is better for homokinetic drive axles? I see new ones for $91.48 by "First Equipment Quality" and reman ones for $226.34 by "CVJ". I've always figured reman parts to be a bit of a crapshoot, but the new ones sound too good to be true at that price.

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1981 Mercedes 300TD, 1994 Honda Civic Del Sol
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They may be. They are Chinese and many report problems and short lives on them. Check for some posts on these.

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There is several threads on some of the problems the China made axles can cause.

DIY Repair Links
DIY Links by Parts Category - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

PeachPartsWiki: Do It Yourself Articles - Mercedes Vehicles

I do not have a lot of miles on them but have about 4 years on CarDone Homokinetic Axles.
And, then there is that place in Colorodo that has a good rep for rebuilding them.
Someone from our Sponser said the New Axles they sell are holding up OK.
It is woth sitting a doing some reading in the DIY section.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Yup, went through the DIY links and it looks doable. I may give the Chinese axles a shot because this is a high-mileage car anyway...if I get 50K miles out of them that will probably outlast the useful life of the rest of the car.

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