the threads on my driver's side axle seem to have been stripped/damaged when the axle nut was improperly installed with an airgun (not sure how else this could happen). the rest of the axle/cv joints/etc seem perfectly fine although they do have 60k miles on them.
it seems replacing just the axle itself costs almost as much as a new axle. therefore, i can buy a new oem axle for $450 or explore what the aftermarket has to offer.
does anyone have strong opinions on gator axles, raxles, etc? this is for a 01 R that is daily driven, sees several hpde events each summer, and makes roughly stock R power (170whp).

 

New (not reman) can be had for about $90 from autozone/advance auto

 

also try NAPA - I picked up a $90 axel from them about a year ago, and havn't had any problems since...

 

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Is that subtracting the core charge? Cause that's what it sounds like to me. And personally, Autozones were cheaper than NAPA.

Of course it's entirely possible that you get what you pay for.


Aaron, talk to Chris. He has alot of experience with all sorts of axles and breaking/exploding them. I'm positive he can steer you in the correct direction.

 

i've already pm'ed that fool. anton, can you pm me his celly? dan and i are fixing the car this weekend so i need my parts ASAP!

 

Speak to Rodney. I've seen him post a bunch about the axles he runs and how much he likes them

 

you could always call the junkyard if you need to go that cheap... find one that is in good condition w/ low miles on it..

thats if all the integra axles are the same from ls/rs/gs/gsr/R

 

i think i've got a set left.. see sig..

 

for u , autozone axles should hold up fine

 

Fidanza makes some nice axles now, try contacting them...
Tel: 440-259-5656

Arman

 

i called marty @ raxles and he's hooked me up with their oem-grade axle for $119 (after core return). you guys should keep him in mind if you need to replace an axle; you can be sure his stuff is much better quality than autozone stuff.

 

good choice on the raxles

&lt;---- cheap *** who makes no power, so autozone crap is fine for me