Swapped axles snapped

DownforceTom · #1 04-11-2007, 07:40 PM

I went to advanced auto parts and purchased two remanufactured front axles for the svx. Then, had a friend (subaru tech) swap them out for me. For the first couple of days, there was a rattle and shake at about 40mph, but the shaking stopped when you took your foot off the accelerator and then put it back on. So....I'm drinving to work today and one of the axles completely snaps. Anyone else have any problems with rebuilt axles? A couple of guys from hondatech have informed me that rebuilt axles from aap are not good (lasting 30 min to 3 weeks). What to do????

cdvs · #2 04-11-2007, 08:18 PM

Advance Auto Part lists the wrong axles for the AWD. They recently gave me one that was 1/2 inch too short. Did you measure them?

Phast SVX · #3 04-11-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cdvs

Advanced Auto Part lists the wrong axles for the AWD. They recently gave me one that was 1/2 inch too short. Di you measure them?

did you measure the actually metal stock? The axles push into the boots......

DownforceTom · #4 04-11-2007, 09:40 PM

Didnt measure anything. Figured i could trust that moron behind the counter for some reason... plus i had a subaru tech doing the work for me. My luck is terrible. So now my legacy is down w/ a broken axle, and my svx is down w/ a broken axle & im driving my dads 96 toyota avalon, boring. The plan as it stands right now is to fix the legacy on saturday morning & the svx on monday after work. The guys over on hondatech were real serious about never touching axles from advance auto parts and I'm with 'em.

TomsSVX · #5 04-11-2007, 11:14 PM

i and many others have never had problems with them. If anything the cv joints may fail prematurely but thats after a year of driving.... To be honest it sounds like a bad axle to start with or someone botched the install.

Tom

cdvs · #6 04-12-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Phast SVX

did you measure the actually metal stock? The axles push into the boots......

Compressed.
The listing says 1992 and FWD. Most everyone here knows there is something wrong about that.

dcarrb · #7 04-12-2007, 05:33 AM

I've been driving Subarus since 1986 and have used aftermarket half-shafts exclusively (installed by a pro) with no premature failures, certainly nothing like complete and sudden breakage.

dcb

TomsSVX · #8 04-12-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cdvs

Compressed.
The listing says 1992 and FWD. Most everyone here knows there is something wrong about that.

Does that really matter??? I'd rather them list the FWD half shafts because they are known to be a bit more stout that the AWD.... You are just splitting hairs is you are saying they list them as 92 FWD axles

Tom

cdvs · #9 04-12-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Does that really matter??? I'd rather them list the FWD half shafts because they are known to be a bit more stout that the AWD.... You are just splitting hairs is you are saying they list them as 92 FWD axles

Tom

I'm telling you they were too short. There's no hair to split.

Trevor · #10 04-12-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DownforceTom

I went to advanced auto parts and purchased two remanufactured front axles for the svx. Then, had a friend (subaru tech) swap them out for me. For the first couple of days, there was a rattle and shake at about 40mph, but the shaking stopped when you took your foot off the accelerator and then put it back on. So....I'm drinving to work today and one of the axles completely snaps.

Aspects of this problem are rather confusing as it would appear that the actual axle shaft failed, rather than the CV joint. Confirmation in this regard would therefore be much appreciated.

The rattle and shake would indicate a problem with the CV joint or possibly misalignment. For the shaft to break one would expect the latter, as bending stresses or torque would be involved.

Could there be allied circumstances in respect of your two cars, e.g. dare I agree with Tom and suggest the work of your friend?