Cv joints

[Jeff Hager]

While we are talking about quality, let me plug Marty at Raxles.com  I bought my axles from them so many years ago that the invoice for them was not typed on a computer.  I asked around on this list for suggestions and this one came up first.  The axles have stood the test of time and I have had no troubles with them. (I think my broken one is 13 years and 165K miles old. He replaced the other axle last year because of a failed CV boot.) I called Marty and told him it was broken.  He said to send it back and he would fix it.  No questions asked.

Jeff


----- Original Message -----
From: RHS <helicoptermech at yahoo.com>
To: "se-r at se-r-list.org" <se-r at se-r-list.org>
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Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 12:39 AM
Subject: Cv joints

Anyone out there replacing the entire front axle needs to be aware of the poor quality of the aftermarket axles available. I recently replaced both my front axles on my 96 200 sx se-r only to develop oil leaks on both sides of the gearbox immediately after. Be aware that in many cases these offshore companies machine the seal journal during rebuild. It will look fine but it will be undersized and the seals will no longer function. I had to replace both shafts AGAIN as well as both seals. $440 later it stopped leaking. Measure the journals when you remove your old shaft and measure the replacement shaft before you attpt to install it. You should never buy the cheap chineese shafts either. They are junk. Good luck to all. 

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