Replacement Axle Assemblies from SurTrack.....

No problem..glad to help..glad we seem to have a good alternative source.

I swapped the drivers side out cause I had torn two boots the previous day on Golden Spike :eek:

Didnt remove "green cup"...( not a Stoop job!!)....simply released boot from cup on new shaft...
....took out old shaft/cv's...and slotted in complete new one.
Only one side of one boot to secure, to green cup.. ( still a pain..and knuckle skin'er !).....
....but quicker in the long run .

I'll be servicing the OEM shaft I took out, re-booting it...
...and carrying that as a spare.

If I have any issues with the Surtrack ..I'll let ya ll know.

Jo

I called Dean @ One Stop. He quoted me $125 each, then came down to $110 + $20 shipped.

Then I contacted All Car Auto Parts through Ebay. The quoted me
IZ-8010 $75 shipped
IZ-8011 $90 shipped

So I'm ordering through them. I also called the manufacturer SurTrack directly and they don't sell to individuals. They provided a re-seller in Texas, but they weren't helpful.

Just talked with Dean @ One Stop.

If you mention VX owners club ( This site!)...best he can do is :-

$90 per side , Plus shipping.

:(

I pushed him on price, but his volume doesnt match "All Car Auto parts"...
...my $88 was a one off cause he wanted to see the parts too!

Bummer...cause he was SUPER helpful .... but price rules..he understands.

Please keep him in mind if 'All Car' cant follow through/raise prices.

Cheers

Jo

Thanks. I also inquired at another place and this is what I received

"In response to your information request:
IZ-8010 is available for 54.07 each.
IZ-8011 is available for 70.70 each.

Please let us know if you have any further questions!

Dave
Dave's Discount Auto Parts
855-250-DAVE (3283)
www.davesdiscountautoparts.com"

The above pricing is very good (they did not provide shipping cost, but it should be around $20 or so).

this was xtremely healpfullzzz. so now I gotto save up $ to get my new CVs. prob gonna change both fronts just to have them new

^ I'd bust the old ones first....then put the new ones in.

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Originally Posted by Chopper

^ I'd bust the old ones first....then put the new ones in.

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Except that could cause additional damage and $$$

YES!!!

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Originally Posted by Chopper

^ I'd bust the old ones first....then put the new ones in.

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....exactly


These axles are OK..it saved me in MOAB....
.......but you's guys make up,yer own mind.

I'm running them...I'm good with them.

...it's your call.


I've done my homework...

JO


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I just got my SureTrack axles yesterday. I will install the new ones and save the OEM just in case as they are still good (only issue is the teared CV boot on both sides, but not damage to the axle assembly :thumbup:).

Just ordered mine Thursday will recieve them Wednesday. I will be putting them in this weekend will post how they work out soon. $88.00 each for the complete axles $35.00 for shipping to Texas tho. Not to bad

COOL....:thumbup:

We'll have a few people testing them...excellent.

So far so good with mine...no issues at all.

Though I do run 2 wheel drive mostly because of Aussie Locker...
............in true 4x4 they have been great.

I'll be interested to see how they stand up to constant TOD all wheel drive use.

jo

I ordered replacements today from the local Parts supply house. $76.00 Figured is I was changing the Ball joints it would be a good time to change out the axle's too. Did find a split on one of the boots today that I hadn't seen before.

Is there a special "Pickle Fork" for removing the ball joints? The one I rented/borrowed at O'Reilly's didn't work.

Thanks,

Rod

My mechanic just informed me that it will take about 4-5 hours to replace both front axles according to the service information on his computer. That's about a $400 job using his hourly rates. He showed me the information and it seems that lots of parts need to be removed. He also told me that he will grease the 'transfer' and all 4x4 related parts, and put new seals.
I checked with another shop down the road (not familiar with the Vehicross, but he saw the truck) and told me $100 per side. Not sure if he knows it is a 4 x 4 vehicle...but now I'm debating who to go with.

JoFotoz - is it that complicated? It seems that you changed one...

Please advise!!!

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My mechanic just informed me that it will take about 4-5 hours to replace both front axles according to the service information on his computer. That's about a $400 job using his hourly rates. He showed me the information and it seems that lots of parts need to be removed. He also told me that he will grease the 'transfer' and all 4x4 related parts, and put new seals.
I checked with another shop down the road (not familiar with the Vehicross, but he saw the truck) and told me $100 per side. Not sure if he knows it is a 4 x 4 vehicle...but now I'm debating who to go with.

JoFotoz - is it that complicated? It seems that you changed one...

Please advise!!!

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My mechanic said the same, but it's because their shop manuals say that you have to drop the whole front axle. If you're mechanic is up to changing them the way that we have changed them, then it should only take him at most and hour to change.
It's pretty easy once you know what you're doing. I changed out one of mine in Moab.... Took me a little bit to do because it was my first time. IMHO if you have the tools and parts, then it's better and a hell of a lot cheaper to DIY.

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It's pretty easy once you know what you're doing. I changed out one of mine in Moab.... Took me a little bit to do because it was my first time. IMHO if you have the tools and parts, then it's better and a hell of a lot cheaper to DIY.

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I could not find any instructions on how to change the whole thing. I found the one to change the CV boots...Is it the same process?

http://www.vehicross.info/downloads/...ch_Install.pdf