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pidj · 06-13-2021, 08:55 AM

The original joints have scoring from the bearings so I'm going to replace the axles (one axle has a torn boot on the outer, non-serviceable joint). There are numerous posts slamming Chinese parts (IMO it isn't the country, it's the QC and accountability of any place of manufacture) but DSS ,GSP and FEQ are the only manufacturers I'm seeing. Other than porsche, are there any others?
Thanks!

Vza · 06-13-2021, 09:59 AM

Get yourself a long cheater poll (not bar) The axle bolts are torqued way up there!!!

Frodo · 07-02-2021, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pidj

The original joints have scoring from the bearings so I'm going to replace the axles (one axle has a torn boot on the outer, non-serviceable joint). There are numerous posts slamming Chinese parts (IMO it isn't the country, it's the QC and accountability of any place of manufacture) but DSS ,GSP and FEQ are the only manufacturers I'm seeing. Other than porsche, are there any others?
Thanks!

Which did you end up using?

Frodo · 07-10-2021, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidj

The original joints have scoring from the bearings so I'm going to replace the axles (one axle has a torn boot on the outer, non-serviceable joint). There are numerous posts slamming Chinese parts (IMO it isn't the country, it's the QC and accountability of any place of manufacture) but DSS ,GSP and FEQ are the only manufacturers I'm seeing. Other than porsche, are there any others?
Thanks!

Which did you end up using?

Jasper7821 · 07-10-2021, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidj

The original joints have scoring from the bearings so I'm going to replace the axles (one axle has a torn boot on the outer, non-serviceable joint). There are numerous posts slamming Chinese parts (IMO it isn't the country, it's the QC and accountability of any place of manufacture) but DSS ,GSP and FEQ are the only manufacturers I'm seeing. Other than porsche, are there any others?
Thanks!

I bought the DSS axle and they’re only $117, working great, and they have a 3yr warranty.
Only thing I had to do was the outer boot clamp where it’s crimped would just barely rub the hub carrier when turning the wheel. Just mushed it tad and works great.