In a message dated 11/27/00 9:17:57 AM Pacific Standard Time,
oblique@alum.mit.edu writes:
> Last time I went to replace CV joints (Mazda 323) I found that buying
> new axles with CV joints already on them was about 25% cheaper than
> buying 2 CV joints both at the dealer and at the local parts place.
> The dealer even asked, "What's wrong with the axles?" I told him
> nothing, but the assembly was cheaper. He was impressed to find out
> I was right.
>
> It made the job a TON easier also...
>
>
The problem is that the axles you buy aftermarket are remanufactured, not
new, as opposed to the dealership joints which are new. I've seen lots of
reman axles that only last 1-2 years under normal (read "non autocross" )
use. Then, when the customer gets tired of replacing them, and wants new
joints, the splines on the reman axles may or may not fit the new joints.
Charlie
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