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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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hey i was wondering if anyone has ever used these axles.. any input is appreciated.. i'm gonna buy some axles but i sure as hell am not going to buy them from the dealer for $500 each..

http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=11...709+11921+9274

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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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yeah, ive been looking for axles for future reference, i mean, worst case senario they vibrate or didnt fit or didnt last as long, and it would only be 70 bucks, versus messing up another 500 dollar oem axle later on anyways, i say its worth a shot! lol
Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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LOL dude.. it's only worth a shot because i can give everyone reviews about the axles.. so it's more "worth a shot" for everyone in search of axles. -_-"

hahahaha, i can be a dick and just not say anything.. but i won't, so i'll probably just buy them cuz im an idiot.. HAHAHA
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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so ur gonna be the guinea pig?interested in a review..pretty sure im gonna have to replace my other one soon
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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what? -_-X

i guess i'll be a guinea pig then.. LMAO people should donate money to me so i could buy them and write an epic review about em. lol
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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lmao..have u looked into getting urs rebuilt or just buying a rebuilt one?
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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i vote BlkTC for Guinea Pig!!!!! WEEEE

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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hardknox: i don't know if you know this, but rebuilt = new cv boots put on.. that's it. new cv boots and greased bearings.. in no way does it mean that all the parts on the axle are rebuilt. SO, since my bearings are shot, a rebuilt axle doesn't mean anything cuz i already have brand new cv boots that i could just put on myself..

chico: each vote is $20 donated to me hehehe.. so cast your votes ppl!! LMAO

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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gotcha..didnt kno that thx actually explained alot
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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yeah, imagine my position.. i thought i could just erbuild them and everything would be okay.. NOOOOOO lol

yaeh, it sux.. i was all excited and then SHOT DOWN.. anyhow, let the build begin!!
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I just ordered a new set - Left/Right side from Rockauto.com for $134 shipped. I have bought many OEM parts from them before and they work great
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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ohhh i don't get what core means..

which one should i be buying? they look the same. lol is there one with more flexible boots?
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Hey blk how did you find out that your problem was your axel's?
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lol, there was grease ALL over the subframe n stuff.. sooo, i knew my boots tore again.. THEN, when i pulled out the axles, the bearings were HELLA loose and it seemed like one of them was about to fall off..
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HOY!! answer me mr. john hawkins. lol
Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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HOY!! answer me mr. john hawkins. lol
lol sorry - I chose the ones with out the core - it was a little confusing....I got them in today they are BRAND NEW in the box....they look awesome and include a brand new axle nut as well....really nice quality better than oem it seems
Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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ohhhhh aiight.. thanks dude!! lol, ima buy some right now!! :D it's about damn time!
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core means your paying a higher $$ amount and when you send back in your rebuildable axles they give you the core charge back, usually means the ones your buying are rebuilt and not brand new.. Ones with out cores are usually brand new and not rebuilt...
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Well I bought one of the $70 one from ebay to replace my driver side that I damaged when I pulled the motor the first time. It held up over 12,000 miles at 250whp and now its held up so far at 320 whp for 5000 miles and is still goin strong - no noticeable difference between it and the stock one.



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