[V8] V8 CV Axles

Scott DeWitt sdewitt at stx.rr.com
Fri Aug 5 08:23:30 PDT 2011


Companies want to make money and stocking axles for the half dozen v8 in the USA that are still on the road is likely a money loosing proposition. 

IIRC aren't the 1991 and up cars all the same regarding axles for the automatic trans?


---- bw at UDel.Edu wrote: 
> Does anyone have an extra left front '92 or '93 drive axle assembly? I need one 
> to use or ship to Caldone for rebuilding. 
> We may need to start a pool to ensure there are replacements ready, since 
> Caldone does not have a spare to rebuild. & No mechanic wants to wait 2 weeks 
> for the rebuilt Original one to return.
> I was on the hunt for a GKN shaft that was listed on about 30 websites, all 
> belonging to US Auto Parts, for $256. It turns out this OEM manufactured shaft 
> was discontinued by Worldpac distribution because we didn't buy enough of 
> them. All 30 websites, like Parts Bin and Auto Parts Warehouse were continuing 
> to list them and assuring me they were boxed waiting for UPS pickup. Maybe 
> GKN would send over 20 units if we could make a group buy. Otherwise, a torn 
> boot could be fatal.
> I would like to find a new outer CV joint also. So, I WTB a left shaft. Do you have 
> other suggestions like grease the one on the car and wrap it up in silicone tape 
> etc.
> Thanks, Bob
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