Dekorum

My passenger driveshaft outer joint boot is spitting grease, and needs to be replaced soon. I am running a B series in an EG (96 spec B18C to be exact). Every single B series driveshaft from Honda/Acura dealers (dealer websites, Majesty, etc.) is discontinued. There is no way to get an OEM 97 USDM Type R driveshaft, and not even a GSR driveshaft.

Do we know who the OE supplier for Honda/Acura is? I would try to reach out to them directly to try my luck. I really wanted an OEM replacement since this is a daily driver (and some street fun) and do not want to go with an Autozone/Advance Auto driveshaft.

Thoughts on the below options?

TEGIWA DRIVESHAFTS AXLES HONDA B-SERIES 32MM 92-00 | Tegiwa Imports
The Driveshaft Shop | ACURA 1994-2001 (DC2/4) Integra Basic Axle Level 0 - Integra - Acura - Import Axles
The Driveshaft Shop | ACURA 1997-2001 USDM (DC2) Acura Integra Type R Basic Axle Level 0 - Integra - Acura - Import Axles


Thanks and looking forward to some feedback..

sumdewd

No clunks? Can you do just the cv boot?

Not the cheapest option, but I have been running Raxles in my 90 Si HB since 2010. I've sent them in for warranty once for broken/flaking boots in 2017. They're stupid convenient since I live just south of I-75 from them, and Marty has been super helpful and only charged shipping for a full warranty service on them. It was about $60 total to and from for the pair from Gainesville to Orlando.

I do not know the OEM supplier. I went with Raxles since they were the only ones that had the anti-vibration dampeners. I've also replaced several axles in a 96 Civic, a 2002 Civic, and a 2001 Eclipse with no vibration issues. Those were Autozone axles, and still go to this day (about 2-3 years) with no issues. Your mileage may vary. I would lean toward OEM or Raxle since it's a DD and is performance minded.

Dekorum

sumdewd

TBH I'm pretty sure they're about 1.5x more expensive since I got them. I think I paid $440ish for the pair in total around early 2011 and early 12**(Just checked invoice), shipped, purchased at separate times. My quote last year for the 96 LX was $219 with OEM core, and $299 without.

One invoice was $191 in March 2011, and the other in 2012 is $450 but I'm pretty sure I bought an axle for my sister's car at the same time. I don't remember, and the invoice doesn't break down the cost per unit.

You can always call Raxles again and ask if they've had issues with replacing a single unit. I've never personally heard of a situation where different brand axles cause issues, just the shitty parts house ones do.

I do have to say their customer service is freaking amazing. Always prompt and polite, and even gave me brand new boxes that I threw in my attic for the next time I need them refreshed.

Dekorum

Sold on Raxles. I talked to Marty earlier today and decided to just get a passenger side axle from them. It is going to be basically OEM from what I've heard. Looking forward to feeling it once installed.

Still wondering who the OE supplier is/was for Honda though

sumdewd

Let us know how it goes. I've been super impressed with how stellar they look, even for axles. I think they even came with new axle nuts, but my memory escapes me since I keep several on hand anyway. Toss the box somewhere you have the space. It was annoying to find a box to repack mine.