KEVLEX

Hey all, i jus put on some new cv axles on my 2000 civic SI with a stock B16. I replaced the old ones because the boot was broken on one of them and thought it was about time to change both. I bought some GSP brand axles from discount auto parts, and ever since i put them on the car started shaking when accelerating. I took them back and exchanged them for another set and the new set shakes also. I think GSP is a POS brand. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

shadohconspiracy

when you installed the axles did you push it all the way in the tranny untill it clicks?

KEVLEX

i am 98% sure that they clicked in. if they dont click in could it be possible that it would cause the shaking. I am positive the right side one went into the tranny as far as possible. i am not sure about the left side that connects to the half shaft. it seems that it is on all the way and i cannot pull it back off once i put it on but maybe i have to hammer it on or something???

2wheelhunter

stiff inner joint... happened to me i returned them and got another set and like yours it kept shaking.. then bought axles from honda and vualla! fixed the problem

KEVLEX

yea im probably gonna do the same. do you know how much 2 new axles are gonna cost me at the dealer?

2wheelhunter

i wanna say it was close to 150 more than autozone plus no core

shadohconspiracy

i went to schucks and got a Cardone axle and its doing fine so far, no vibrateing or w/e for like $65 after core charge

1992Si

I just went through 4 axles before the 5th one from a different store finally worked ok.

The 4th one actually broke after about 9 miles of driving.

So much for cheap life time replacement axles.

VegaS10

IMO rebuilt axles are hit and miss. I've purchased 3 from NAPA that were junk. Went to Advanced Auto, ordered the same one, perfect.

On my crx, went back to Advance, put it in, garbage. Had to order 2 to get one that did'nt vibrate the shaft.

I'm going to start going the dealer route next time...

ARMYGREEN96

DONT HIT WITH HAMMER!
u will smash the c clip

raphael

did u accidentaly move the counterweights ion the wheels when removing them from the car? sounds wierd that the axles would be shaking

instructor74

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by raphael &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did u accidentaly move the counterweights ion the wheels when removing them from the car? sounds wierd that the axles would be shaking</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have obviously never had a bad reman cv shaft before. Trust me when I say this it is a very common problem. 2 things that can help. 1st buy a honda reman unit. 2nd if you don't have the cash to do it and have to go aftermarket, ask the store if they have different grades of reman exp economy/ premium and old buy the higher end unit make sure that they have all new outer joint.

raphael

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by instructor74 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You have obviously never had a bad reman cv shaft before. Trust me when I say this it is a very common problem. 2 things that can help. 1st buy a honda reman unit. 2nd if you don't have the cash to do it and have to go aftermarket, ask the store if they have different grades of reman exp economy/ premium and old buy the higher end unit make sure that they have all new outer joint.</TD></TR></TABLE>just thought it was wierd that it happend twice in a row.

KEVLEX

thanks everybody for all the input, im taking off these POS axles later and putting on some oem honda axles.