Need some advice about axles :)
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Need some advice about axles :)
arrite guys, I had my open diff replaced for a lsd recently, and after a few days of driving & all, one of my axles made a loud pop and the car no longer moved. I had it towed to my local mechanic who said I needed a new axle. I want to replace both since I dont want to risk the other one doing the same thing. In any event, I need new axles but dont know whether to get 'em new from the dealership, or a used set off of ebay. The guy at the dealership says that they come pre-balanced new, and used ones might be out of wack. In any event, should I get 'em new or used? HELP! Thanks!
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Depends on your power lever if nothing crazy ebay all the way. If crazy or going that way I would buy from the dealer or a set of low mileage used factory ones. I picked a set up with 50k on them for $125 delivered.
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I would try and find a set of used factory axels before dropping the cash on new ones. I have MSM axels in my car and I think they will hold and from what I can tell the 1.8l axels are beast. I do not hear a lot of problems with them.
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I have broken several axles drag racing with slicks. I always get axles from the junk yard, and never had any issues with them being bent or unbalanced. Incorrect ride height is usually the culprit of broken axles.
I would suggest getting them used if you are on a budget, and would also suggest replacing only the axle that broke.
I would suggest getting them used if you are on a budget, and would also suggest replacing only the axle that broke.
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