Replacement Axle Assemblies from SurTrack.....

[JoFotoz]

If you are replacing from the green cup outward...
.... you are talking about replacing only PART of both axle assemblies.

You will need to release the boot on the "CUP" on the new axles...
...and pull the assembly apart ( out of the cup).

You can then replace partial axle assemblies from OEM green cup outwards..
.....but you will still need to re-boot the green cup.


The photo of me shows the partial NEW assembly after being released from cup.
The left section slots into green OEM cup, the right section that I'm lubing
goes into hub.

Job took me about 2.5 hours...but thats "Stoop" time..probably could do both
sides in about 3.5 - 4 hours if totally concentrating...not blabbing/cocktailing too!

Most difficult part is re-booting inner cup..its very tight and awkward....
...and you need tool to tension boot band.

Hope this helps

Jo

[KRemo]

I replaced both CV axles Saturday that I purchased from suretrack and they fit like a glove. It's amazing how it drives and feels with new CV's. I would recommend these for everyone. Great product. Now it was not a fun job took 7 hours but well worth the work.

[VXD959]

I replaced both CV axles Saturday that I purchased from suretrack and they fit like a glove. It's amazing how it drives and feels with new CV's. I would recommend these for everyone. Great product. Now it was not a fun job took 7 hours but well worth the work.

Great!!! Any tips or lessons learned from the installation? I'm still debating about doing mine myself or just pay $400 for my mechanic to do it.

[KRemo]

Not really if you are not comfortable working on cars I would recommend paying a mechanic. It's a tough job by yourself. you have to drop the front axles because you need to get into it to disconnect and connect the ends from inside. I had a friend that knows a lot about cars a mechanic for 27 years and he said it's one of the hardest axle replacements yet. If the inner axles and boots are not tore up you can just replace the outer axle they are a perfect fit to the green cups. Almost as bad of a job as the thermostat lol

[JoFotoz]

Just to clarify...

If outer axle shafts/CV's are being replaced simply to fix a CV or Boot issue...

...there is no need to drop front axle.

The Surtrak FULL axles assemblies ( as shipped) can be dismantled such that only the
section from the OEM "green Cup' ( silver cup on Surtrack) outward can be used/replaced.
(as per pic of me wrenching at the "stoop")

This will cure CV and torn boot issues without having to drop full axle assembly.
You will still have to re-fit the two boots on each cup.

Dropping the entire front axle for full replacement is indeed a big job..

....replacing CV's and axles from "cup" outwards is much easier and "driveway do-able"


Jo

[KRemo]

Well said

[tom4bren]

Even if you drop the axle to replace the whole shaft can be a 'driveway job'. It's not that difficult ... just dirty & time consuming.

The only real problems I ran into was disconnecting the ball joints. They can be a real BEEEOTCH! Do NOT use a ball joint fork (pickle fork). Go get good pitman arm puller. The fork will trash your ball joint boots which are hard to find.

The only special tools you'll need are the pitman arm puller (for the ball joints, not the pitman arm ... & that's only needed if you are going to drop the axle), snap ring pliers, and possibly a tensioner for the bands on the boots.

Jo, I didn't use the bands that came with the boots. I just used zip ties & they held up just fine.

The best tip that I can give is to plan ahead. Allow plenty of time & try to get a few cell numbers of people who have done the job in case you have any questions. Print out the instructions for the boot install & maybe the one for the diff drop too. Your copy will be completely trashed from grease & stuff when done so a disposable copy is great to have.