Axles..Where to buy

[james accordino]

--- gwbutler <gwbutler at net1plus.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I'm trying to find a good source for a quality
> replacement axle (inner/outer 
> CV joint) for my non-turbo 88 5ksq (with ABS). I've
> tried both  The Parts 
> Connection and Blaufergnugen to no avail.  I realize
> that I'll end up with a 
> re-manufactured unit and I want to make sure that I
> get a decent one (I just 
> got a quote for $69.95,  sounds a little too cheap).
>  Any advice? TIA
> 
George you are exactly right.  If both OE boot kits
cost slightly more than half that price (with some
serious price shopping) what do you think you'll get. 
I find these over-ground and spray-painted jobs
struggle to make 10k miles.  Just my opine.  I thought
the OE joints were about $125-160 per set (inner and
outer).  Maybe I'm way off.  I KNOW TPC had the Lobro
CV's for the end of the driveshaft (nearly identical
to the inners) for $50 a while ago.  I think new OE
Lobro joints would be an install and forget about it
proposition.  I guess it all depends how long you'd
keep the car, how many miles you drive and how often
you'd like to disassemble the front end.

Jim Accordino