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Old 10-03-2015, 01:38 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Jamesp View Post
I bought 2 new axles on closeout maybe a year ago in anticipation of changing out my 2003 S manual axles. Pulled my axles today, and found the replacements are about 3 or 4 inches too short. The ends are identical, the actual shaft is just too short. Could these be for a tip?
I'll bet so, or an earlier trans. You know the cv joints do kinda expand out?
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