[V8] Front axles

[Bryan Kamerer]

I researched this last fall - I have two torn outer cv boots, but no running
issues.  I have the car off the road now, but it is going to get done soon.
 Here is what I learned:

1) There actually IS a source for axles, a local european shop found it for
me in their suppliers and it was like $480 per axle.  Even they laughed hard
at that. I do not recall where it was available, but they are out there.
 But at a price.  I was sourcing 5spd axles, they are slightly different I
am told.  Maybe autos are cheaper or easier to find.

2) They said just what your fellow said - send them to a local driveline
shop, I think they said about $125 each to rebuild.

If you don't need the joints rebuilt (though sounds like you might), boots
are available many places, from Blau, etc.  I am just going to repack and do
outer boots, myself.

Hope those datapoints can help a bit.
Bryan




On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM, <rasrunnit at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> > Guys,
>
> I know this subject has been discussed before but I was wondering what the
> group consensus is on dealing with worn out CV,s.
>
> > My 1990 V8 front CV joints have been neglected and need to be rebuilt or
> replaced. Three of the boots are torn. I'm feeling vibration on hard
> acceleration.
>
> I emailed Scott at Sjm Autotech. He has no source for rebuilt axles and
> recommended possibly finding a local semi-truck driveline shop.
>
> Thanks, any input is appreciated.
>
> Jason
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