In doing a search, I have found that AutoZone carries rebuilt axles for our cars. Here is the listing:

DURALAST AXLESHAFT (REMAN) for a 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 300DT

Unit Price: $99.99
Core Value*: $35.00
Part No.: 7575
Weight: 15.0 lbs.
Warranty: LLT
Availability: Online: Ships within 2 business days

If I only replace the boots, it will cost $200 just for the boot kits, plus the boot spreader gun or labor to have the boots installed. For the same price I could get these remanufactured axles.

Does anyone have experience with this product? Sometimes the word "rebuilt" can take on alot of different meanings.

I know they will never last as long as the original MB part, but another 100k miles would be enough for me.

Thanks

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1976 BMW 2002- 100k
1995 BMW 325i 175k
1984 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel- 270,000 mi

1981 Mercedes Benz 240D- Estimated 300,000+ mi Returned to the earth