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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: vwzzuk on October 01, 2017, 10:49:56 pm

Title: Any High Quality Axels?
Post by: vwzzuk on October 01, 2017, 10:49:56 pm

I'm replacing axels on the front of my VW pickup. It seems like I get a maximum of 1-3 years out of all axels I buy and then it's done.

Any particular brands that are better quality than the cheap Chinese stuff out there? I've been changing suppliers each time an axel goes bad and it seems to make no difference. First the cheap rubber splits. Anyone have a source for neoprene or silicone boots?

Any good quality axel suggestions?

Title: Re: Any High Quality Axels?
Post by: libbydiesel on October 02, 2017, 12:32:12 pm

Axel Foley was alright. 

My only recommendation on axles is to get lobro joints and install them on stock axles. 

Title: Re: Any High Quality Axels?
Post by: air-cooled or diesel on October 03, 2017, 08:37:30 am

the (good) boots go for ~$18, thats an old price, x4. +the work & grease. (*only boots 2-buy, dont get the cheap ones).

Title: Re: Any High Quality Axels?
Post by: vwzzuk on October 11, 2017, 03:25:05 am

Thank you.