Non-Porsche Axle quality?

[desert_porsche]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

How many miles are on your car? I'd say just replace the boots if there isn't too many.

45K miles, but I live in the desert where the temp regularly gets to 115, it can be pretty hard on rubber and plastic.

The outer joints are beginning to crack as well. Pelican says it's not possible to replace the outer boots, which is why I was considering replacing the axle. The front boots seem OK though.

What about Vertex Automotive and their refurbished axles? I think they use OEM parts?

[alynch]

Originally Posted by desert_porsche

45K miles, but I live in the desert where the temp regularly gets to 115, it can be pretty hard on rubber and plastic.

The outer joints are beginning to crack as well. Pelican says it's not possible to replace the outer boots, which is why I was considering replacing the axle. The front boots seem OK though.

What about Vertex Automotive and their refurbished axles? I think they use OEM parts?

You can replace both the inner and the outer boots. You just can't replace the outer cv joint. A couple of months ago I replaced the inner and outer boots on both axles. Messy job but simple enough once the axles are out. Remember to order new axle nuts/washers. These are one time use.