05-27-2021, 12:20 PM
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01 986 S driveshaft question, are aftermarket ones ok?
I need a driveshaft and it's $1,059 from the dealer and used I found for $200.
But I see new aftermarket ones from $65-$150. Just curious if there's complaints with aftermarket ones. I don't know if I'd buy a $65 one but $150 is great if reliable.
Just looking for input.
Also, I have two part numbers from the dealer and the two from the parts catalog that say 2000 and up.
Dealer said:
986 332 024 60 or
986 332 024 55
Parts catalog:
986 332 024 50 or
986 332 024 51
The dealer said -55 and -60 are just later versions, so should I just look for those ?
And are these complete with grease already in the boots and just grease the ends and install them ?
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05-27-2021, 12:50 PM
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There have been a lot of posts about the poor quality of aftermarket driveshafts. The used one is probably the way to go. Also if your current one just has a cracked boot it isn't hard to replace, just messy.
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05-27-2021, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 78F350
There have been a lot of posts about the poor quality of aftermarket driveshafts. The used one is probably the way to go. Also if your current one just has a cracked boot it isn't hard to replace, just messy.
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Thank You, that's what I'm looking for is reports of people whom used aftermarket and how well they worked.
Unfortunately there's much more than the boot ripped so I think a new axle is needed.
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05-27-2021, 01:38 PM
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Well all I can say is I had aftermarket driveshafts put on my Boxster that I tracked and they were fine, no problems.
Maybe I was just lucky
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05-27-2021, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
Well all I can say is I had aftermarket driveshafts put on my Boxster that I tracked and they were fine, no problems.
Maybe I was just lucky
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Thank You, was hoping there are positive results out there. They do come with a year warranty so hopefully they're decent quality.
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05-27-2021, 07:34 PM
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It comes down to the actual company/mfg really. Some wont say they are reman but actually are. Factory reman would be generally better then a true aftermarket.
As with anything aftermarket....mileage varies. Some are good, some are crap. Just make sure to get them from a reliable source that is/has been around awhile. Warranty is only as good if the company is around. Look at Craftsman as an example. Great warranty, but good luck finding a place anymore to get something replaced.
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05-28-2021, 02:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stl-986
It comes down to the actual company/mfg really. Some wont say they are reman but actually are. Factory reman would be generally better then a true aftermarket.
As with anything aftermarket....mileage varies. Some are good, some are crap. Just make sure to get them from a reliable source that is/has been around awhile. Warranty is only as good if the company is around. Look at Craftsman as an example. Great warranty, but good luck finding a place anymore to get something replaced.
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Thank you very much.
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05-28-2021, 04:26 AM
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On the slippery slope
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My axle was replaced with a FEQ one which costs under $150. Many of the non factory ones don't fit well and some are too big to fit in the hub.
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