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Old 12-26-2014, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY View Post
I would just replace it if I were in your position. There are plenty of sources around for new/rebuilt axles for around $100 each. I just replaced both on a friends car, and he got them for around $100 each delivered with no core. They were also the annular type, and are the type to get for many reasons. The best reason, is that the diff does not need to be opened up to replace the axle or boots. The axle is bolted to a flange that stays in the diff. Just unbolt the axle from the flange to re-boot or replace. Yes they are probably made in China (like most everything nowadays), but the quality seems to be good.
so, you think the China made axles have improved in quality? I may order one and inspect it.
do you know what vendor was used? and what brand he got?
all the McParts places around here have them for around 80, but they are very poorly made, and the spacers on the hub do not fit.
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