[Vwdiesel] front CV axel

[Nate Wall]

I'm at 260,000 miles on mine. The springs appear fine. I considered buying new assemblies from The Parts Place for two reasons: They claim the new spring is stiffer than stock (better handling?), and its a quick change out not requiring those special strut tools. But I think I'll jsut go w/
new struts and strut bearings soon.  Good question. I'd like to hear other responses. My front end is quite tired too.

--Nate

Dave K wrote:

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> Thanks for the help on the CV axel,  I couldn't get the CV joint back together.  So I took it to autozone and they gave me another remanufactured unit.  This time I left the tie straps on until it was in place, then I cut off the tie straps and bolted here on.  Car is vibration free now.
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> The car has a lot of miles on the suspension.  What's the general opinion on struts?  Do you replace the whole assenbly strut,spring, housing or just replace the strut using a spring compressor and reuse the spring?.
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