Half/Drive shaft recommendations

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Starter986

My car is in for transmission work. The rear passenger outside boot is in half. They mate up when the car is on the ground. Up on jacks... two halves. My quote is ~$450 for him to replace both boots on that axle.

So... not to hijack the thread... but should I just go wioth a new aftermarket axle... or go for the OEM repair?

Thanks!

Most of the cheap after market axles we have seen are junk. Unfortunately, you gets what you pays for....................

[Zordrack]

Isn't that sadly almost always the case ?

[Banana S]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Most of the cheap after market axles we have seen are junk. Unfortunately, you gets what you pays for....................

My experience tracks JFP's comment above, unfortunately. The independent shop I went to installed cheap aftermarket axles on my 2002 S, and within less than 3,000 miles the outer grease crimps on both axles started leaking, leaving grease all over the inside of my rear wheels (and leaving the bearings short on grease, obviously). Money down the drain, IMHO. I decided to pony up for the OEM axles for the replacements. I found these photos online showing the difference: