March 13, 201214 yr So I have re-booted many an axle but this is my first time with an axle that is clicking badly. So do I need to replace the axle or are their new bearings/joints available? Whats the best solution? Just want it to be as reliable as possible.
March 14, 201214 yr If it were mine, I would just replace the axle. Once they start clicking to me they aren't worth trying to salvage when you can get aftermarket and rebuilt units as cheap as you can.
March 14, 201214 yr Author Is it ok to go with the ones on ebay or where can I find them? Want the best quality ones possible, not too worried about the price.
March 14, 201214 yr Is it ok to go with the ones on ebay or where can I find them? Want the best quality ones possible, not too worried about the price. EMPI from RockAuto or Amazon(they are new and properly case hardened.) MWE is a well respected rebuilder of Subaru axles. maybe Raxles Supposedly, rebuilts from the dealer are good. Everyone seems to agree the worst are from parts retailers like A'Zone, O'reilly, etc. you can start some arguments with this question, like engine oil discussions. You can reboot them yourself - but it sounds like you need more than just a boot on one of yours. Somefolks will swap sides so the force is on 'almost' new surfaces. Personally, I have an EMPI on the wife's Outback. Zero problems so far. (do not torque with the wheel on the ground)
March 15, 201214 yr Author Anyone have an idea where to pick up rear axles? Found that all of those companies and ebay are selling the same axle (Cardone Industries), anyone used them?
March 15, 201214 yr Author Well from what ive read the Cardone axles are the same ones that Oreilly and Autozone sell under a different lable. Unless I can find some better ones somewhere I will probably just pick them up from Oreilly's since they have a lifetime warranty I can just swap them out if I have issues. Don't plan on lifting the brat or doing anything crazy so shouldn't be under extra strain. Still can't find rear axles anywhere though.
March 16, 201214 yr A dealer or wrecking yard oem axle or joint might be your best bet, long term. As far as boots, I have not ever gotten longer than 2 years out of non-oem rubber, especially the rh inner (over the exhaust). Good luck.
March 16, 201214 yr contact MWE ; Phone: (303) 522-8070 Fax: (303) 695-4984 If they can't help, reboot and swap sides with yours, or get junkyard axles, reboot/regrease and swap sides. Cardone might work for you, but it's the most risky option from what I've read.
March 30, 201214 yr Author Haven't messed with it yet, been focusing on getting the electrical issues and the heater assembly sorted out first. thinking I might just buy all new boots and try swapping all of the joints around as suggested. Anyone suggest a good place to buy new boots (links or part numbers would be nice )
March 30, 201214 yr Again, I would buy only oem Subaru boots, likely from your LD. They're not expensive. Use zip ties or safety wire to secure the ends and buy the CV grease in a tube from NAPA. Take the joint completely apart to clean and inspect. Not difficult and not worth doing it any other way IMHO, unless you feel your time is cheap and you'd like the practice of doing it again in a year or 2.
March 30, 201214 yr Author Yeah its texas....we don't really have subaru dealers, I think the nearest one is over an hour and a half away. Don't sell OEM quality ones online anywhere?
April 1, 201214 yr A note on CV boots: be sure to apply plenty of grease inside of the lobes(grooves) or premature wear/failure may result. Don't assume that the grease will fling out from the joint and take care of it automatically. This applies to any CV boot, even ATV's.
April 10, 201213 yr Author Looked on 1stsubaruparts and saw a few different things and wasn't sure which ones I actually need. I have heard that you can just get one CV boot that will work in all 8 spots...can someone direct me to which one I need to buy? (plan on getting at least 8 and going ahead and replacing all of the boots at once.) Or am I wrong and I need to get different ones for each spot?
April 11, 201213 yr Contact Front wheel drive supply in Hurst TX. I have had MANY, MANY axles, hubs and driveshafts serviced there. They are great , fast and reasonable. Front Wheel Drive Supply 808 W Hurst Blvd, Hurst, Texas76053 Name: Front Wheel Drive Supply Street: 808 West Hurst Boulevard Hurst, tx 76053-7502 Phone: (817) 284-8187
April 12, 201213 yr Looked on 1stsubaruparts and saw a few different things and wasn't sure which ones I actually need. I have heard that you can just get one CV boot that will work in all 8 spots...can someone direct me to which one I need to buy? (plan on getting at least 8 and going ahead and replacing all of the boots at once.) Or am I wrong and I need to get different ones for each spot? I have no experience with doing this (well, a very long time ago, I tried a split boot on a Honda - didn't las a month) BUT, maybe you'remebering this;http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=118248 also, if you do decide to go with a local rebuilder - MANY people (including me) have successfully used DAPE in north Fort Worth. (around 33rd street I think. )
April 12, 201213 yr Author Anyone know if all of the axles are the same? Every place I have called said they are getting the same part number for all of the axles. Anyone know for sure? Trying to get the parts coming tonight or tomorrow before I go out of town for the weekend and wont have time to take them off and measure and check them out before I go. And yes, that was a write-up I had read about the boots and such thanks. Edited April 12, 201213 yr by BlindSight
April 13, 201213 yr Author Nevermind, had a death in the family so stayed in town and was able to get the axle off and it is clearly different. The boots do all look to be the same though. Going to go ahead and order one new axle and rebuild the other 3. It has begun... Edited April 14, 201213 yr by BlindSight
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