FW: Rebuilt axle assembly

[james accordino]

Thanks, maybe they're worth checking out.  NAPA
quality is usually pretty good.

Jim Accordino

--- "Livolsi, Stephane"
<Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com> wrote:
> UAP/NAPA has rebuilt axles for just under $100 Can
> that come with a lifetime
> warranty.
> Incidentally, I have replaced both of my front axles
> with these, and just
> last weekend replaced the outer boot on the axle I
> replaced about 3-4 yrs
> ago.  CV is still in good shape.
>
> FWIW
>
> Stephane
> 86 5ktq
>
> > ----------
> > From: 	james accordino[SMTP:ssgacc at yahoo.com]
> > Sent: 	September 11, 2002 5:43 PM
> > To: 	Jim Bonnet
> > Cc: 	audi list
> > Subject: 	Re: Rebuilt axel assembly
> >
> > I appologize.  O.K.?  Not trying to sound like a
> > pr*ck.  Many "rebuilders" do anything but.  They
> > regrind using oversized and mismatched balls.
> Their
> > tolerances are not up to snuff.  They use a
> different
> > rubber compound on their boots.  They harden and
> crack
> > much quicker than the stock boots.  But they DO
> spray
> > paint them a nice, sh*tty color which is bound to
> > peel, smear or wash off.  BTDT.  Generally, they
> just
> > don't last.  That's my BTDT.  If anyone has found
> a
> > company that builds axles that actually last
> 50-100k
> > please tell me who they are, cause I'll buy some.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jim Accordino
> >
> > --- Jim Bonnet <jimbo at sysdump.com> wrote:
> > > james accordino wrote:
> > >
> > > >When you find out how long your "rebuilt" axle
> > > lasts,
> > > >you won't think his advice is so foolish.
> > > >
> > > >Jim Accordino
> > > >ps- these stock Lobro joints can easily go 200k
> per
> > > >side and the boots last about as long.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > for the record I didnt say this was foolish you
> sure
> > > read something into
> > > my post..
> > >
> > > I had *never* heard of doing this trick.. end of
> > > story. no harm meant.
> > >
> > > these are lobro bearings on the rebuilt btw..
> > >
> > > regards-
> > > Jim Bonnet
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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