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Front axles spitting grease
Brought the SVX out of hibernation this weekend. When swapping the wheels I noticed some grease inside the front rims and wheel wells. The boot behind the wheel had quite a bit of grease on it. I brought it to my mechanic to check out the car and told him about the grease. He said I need new front axles. Any idea exactly what parts I need to buy? Anybody have them?
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
Parts America $69.00 each. Took me 30 min to 45 min to replace each side.
Helps if you can get it up on a lift. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/atta...3&d=1271011002 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/t...afts+%26+axles
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
Any other comments on replacement axles?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
If it's just cracked CV boots and the CVs are not clicking when you turn sharply at low speed, you may get away with just replacing the boots. They're under 20 bucks a side.
Some of the aftermarket CV axles are of dubious quality. Last edited by Blacky; 08-19-2014 at 04:43 AM. |
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
How about the ones from Cardone or the ones from Autozone or Advance Auto Parts or Carquest or Napa?
I expected him to say we should replace the boots. Any idea why he would want to replace the whole axle instead?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
The labor cost is about the same for both jobs. Most garages prefer to replace rather than repair. They make money on the parts.
The OEM axles are very durable and much better quality than most aftermarket ones though. |
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SVX Axle diameter 59 MM is correct
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
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"They make money on the parts." You don't make enough on a $70.00 part to cover your gas to go get the part. I will agree on the quality of OEM parts, though.
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
I think the Cardone parts are remanufactured Subaru parts. Is that your belief as well?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
His mechanic didn't quote $70.00. Conn SVX did. You can bet his price will be higher.
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
With newer gen Subarus getting oem rebuilds is easy. I spent about $150 per side (08' Legacy) for rebuilt oems with a 12 month warrenty because the aftermarket brands are known to cause vibrations at idle.
With my SVX i got a cheap set from ebay and they have been fine for about a year now.
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
I have Autozone ones on mine and there OEM rebuilt axles. about $55 a side with a $75 core charge and a lifetime warrenty. Never had a problem with them and they've been on there for years.
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
I bought a pair from Amazon, $85 no core charge! I had them on for over a year. No problems so far. The Mechanic was impressed with the quality.
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Re: Front axles spitting grease
No core charge
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/t...afts+%26+axles
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