[V8] Front axles

[Ingo Rautenberg]

In my experience, what goes out on these axles is primarily the outer CV
joint. Luckily, these are available as complete outer kits, including the
boot from Loebro and Meyhle. I believe they're $100-150 or so, though.

On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM, Bryan Kamerer <kamerer at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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