CV joints on front driveshaft. I have an extra shaft sitting around somewhere, but I found no one willing to rebuild it, so I just got a better used one when both of the rubber seals (small boots) were ruined on mine.
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CV joints on front driveshaft. I have an extra shaft sitting around somewhere, but I found no one willing to rebuild it, so I just got a better used one when both of the rubber seals (small boots) were ruined on mine.
Super VXer
Boy, they sure didn't look anything like the wheel halfshaft CVs. In fact, I don't remember seeing any rubber!
Is this (front driveshaft) the type of CV someone was talking about adding to the rear driveshaft?
BTW...I showed this forum's procedures on CV inboard detachment and front-wheel-bearing repack to the service manager at Inland Truck. This is where I had my rear driveshaft rebuilt/balanced. He said he would do CV boot or CV axle installs for about $225-$250/side. Sounds pretty darn good to me!
Also, compared to EMPI's, I see CV halfshafts on eBay from Cardone. Oddly, they vary from $58 all the way to $175ish. (And, the $58 units say "NEW".) Why such a big spread? Is there a difference in this units? And, how do they compare to EMPI or NAPA pricing? IIRC, EMPI's are over $100. If these can be bought for $58, why redo a boot vs replacing the axle? Safer it would seem.
Thanks!
Last edited by 89Vette : 02/27/2012 at 09:45 AM
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The OEM half shafts/balls/cages, are FAR more durable than most of the Chinese made aftermarket replacements...Originally Posted by 89Vette
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OK...I want to hone that statement. Are you saying EMPI's are OEM quality while Cardone is chinese?
Also, what if the halfshaft just NEEDED to be replaced? And, an owner wanted to choose between EMPI and Cardone?
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