Quality Aftermarket Axles?
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Quality Aftermarket Axles?
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Might need new axles, which brand would you recommend?
Alright guys and gals. I'm strugglin and could use some help. I've had a front end/steering wheel shudder/shake in my 2nd Gen crv from around 60-80mph, for some time now. The tires are in good shape, wheels are balanced, I've rotated them and gotten multiple alignments. So far I've replaced rotors and pads(calipers are not seized, and move freely), control arms, ball joints, sway end links, struts, bearings, and outer tie rod ends. I'm going to be replacing the inner tie rods within the next day or so, which to be honest I should have done when I replaced the outers, but they didn't seem in bad shape. But at this point, I'm running out of things to replace. So my question is, if the shake is still there after that, the only thing I really have left to replace, are the CV axles, which aren't exhibiting any of the normal worn axle behaviors. I've window shopped around to see about what I'll be spending for a new set. I've read horror stories about aftermarket axles being trash, and making symptoms worse than better. But on the other hand, Honda wants $300+ minimum for 1 axle. Considering they told me that it'd be $1000 for a new power steering pump though, I'm not surprised at the ridiculous pricing. And as much as I'd like to get rid of the shake, I don't exactly have 700 just laying around. So, anyone have any good recommendations from personal experience?
My wrist and I would greatly appreciate.
PS:
If anyone else has had the same problem that I am, and managed to remedy it, please tell me your secrets. Is there some misc component that I'm neglecting to diagnose? Hopefully something stupid and simple that will make me smack my forehead shouting why didn't I think of that?
Thanks again in advance
Might need new axles, which brand would you recommend?
Alright guys and gals. I'm strugglin and could use some help. I've had a front end/steering wheel shudder/shake in my 2nd Gen crv from around 60-80mph, for some time now. The tires are in good shape, wheels are balanced, I've rotated them and gotten multiple alignments. So far I've replaced rotors and pads(calipers are not seized, and move freely), control arms, ball joints, sway end links, struts, bearings, and outer tie rod ends. I'm going to be replacing the inner tie rods within the next day or so, which to be honest I should have done when I replaced the outers, but they didn't seem in bad shape. But at this point, I'm running out of things to replace. So my question is, if the shake is still there after that, the only thing I really have left to replace, are the CV axles, which aren't exhibiting any of the normal worn axle behaviors. I've window shopped around to see about what I'll be spending for a new set. I've read horror stories about aftermarket axles being trash, and making symptoms worse than better. But on the other hand, Honda wants $300+ minimum for 1 axle. Considering they told me that it'd be $1000 for a new power steering pump though, I'm not surprised at the ridiculous pricing. And as much as I'd like to get rid of the shake, I don't exactly have 700 just laying around. So, anyone have any good recommendations from personal experience?
My wrist and I would greatly appreciate.
PS:
If anyone else has had the same problem that I am, and managed to remedy it, please tell me your secrets. Is there some misc component that I'm neglecting to diagnose? Hopefully something stupid and simple that will make me smack my forehead shouting why didn't I think of that?
Thanks again in advance
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Re: Quality Aftermarket Axles?
Are the brake rotors balanced?
Did you have the tires road force balanced?
$300 for an OEM axle is a good deal. Those parts store half shafts are complete junk! I have had good luck with places like The Driveshaft Shop and Insane Shafts but they are going to be the same price as the OEM shafts.
Did you have the tires road force balanced?
$300 for an OEM axle is a good deal. Those parts store half shafts are complete junk! I have had good luck with places like The Driveshaft Shop and Insane Shafts but they are going to be the same price as the OEM shafts.
Re: Quality Aftermarket Axles?
Not true, the Dirveshaft shop stage 0 axles can be found for ~$300. I’m sure the others are similar. Raxles is another good option. All of the parts store axles are basically the same junk, I’d wager most of them come from the exact same factory. You’re just not going to find anything decent AND cheap.
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