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rfuerst911sc · 10-19-2020, 03:28 PM

Aftermarket cheap axles are generally crap but I suppose there are exceptions . How do you find the exceptions ??? My opinion buy a used set of OEM axles and go through them with a good cleaning and greasing . Install new boots and you are good to go .

There is a CV axle rebuild shop about an hour from me . I happened to be in the area about two months ago so I stopped in . I spoke with the owner and he said they only will rebuild OEM axles . He doesn't touch anything aftermarket he said they are all Chinese garbage . He said it is getting harder to get good quality boots , many are going cheaper and that affects durability to flex and heat cycles .

For a Boxster wrapping the exhaust with heat wrap can help the boots live longer.

10-19-2020, 03:28 PM	#8
rfuerst911sc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dahlonega , Georgia Posts: 1,350	Aftermarket cheap axles are generally crap but I suppose there are exceptions . How do you find the exceptions ??? My opinion buy a used set of OEM axles and go through them with a good cleaning and greasing . Install new boots and you are good to go . There is a CV axle rebuild shop about an hour from me . I happened to be in the area about two months ago so I stopped in . I spoke with the owner and he said they only will rebuild OEM axles . He doesn't touch anything aftermarket he said they are all Chinese garbage . He said it is getting harder to get good quality boots , many are going cheaper and that affects durability to flex and heat cycles . For a Boxster wrapping the exhaust with heat wrap can help the boots live longer. __________________ 2002 Boxster S Arctic Silver with black top with glass window and black leather interior. Jake Raby 3.6 SS ( the beast ) with IMS Solution. 996 GT3 front bumper , GT3 rocker covers and GT3TEK rear diffuser and Joe Toth composites rear ducktail spoiler .