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beemercer
10-04-2011, 04:34 PM
seems like a lot of C5 guys have issues with axles (broken shafts, boots, failed joints etc). Saw this over in the groupbuy section:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/451909-FCP-Groton-Axle-Pair-Group-Buy-Special?p=6917858#post6917858

$150 shipped for a pair of front axles. I can't vouch for the quality, though given my experience with the EMPIs on a lowered car I'll probably give them a shot at some point.

A6 Quattro
1998-2004 4.2 L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2415N 2416N
2.7 L MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2332N 2334N
AUTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2411N 2412N
2.8L & 3.0L
AUTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2411N 2412N
MAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2413N 2414N

ALLROAD
2001-2003
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2415N 2360N
MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2361N 2362N
2004-2005 2.7 L AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2415N 2360N
MAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2361N 2362N
4.2 L ALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2415N 2360N


Offering a axle pairing for Audi A4/S4 B5 and Audi A6 C5 Chassis from 1997-2004. Will be left and right front or any rear left and right set available option for 150.00 shipped (In the domestic United States). Now this will be for any two axle assemblies fitting the below application guide, now I offer these for both the Quattro and none Quattro applications so if you have any fitment issues feel free to let me know before ordering.

http://dsscvaxles.com/documents/DSS_Catalog_July2011Website_001.pdf
prady
10-05-2011, 06:35 AM
i Just had EMPI's installed last week. I am running in some trouble. Can't come to a conclusion but would find out tonight if its the axles or something else.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/451846-Possible-Transmission-Issue
mr.awesome
10-05-2011, 07:07 AM
they have empis on partsgeek for ~65-70 so i guess the the shipping in the gb saves you a couple bucks. i just returned one cause my clicking wasnt the axle. whats the issue with lowered c5s running empis?? my car is pretty slammed
beemercer
10-05-2011, 09:27 AM
both my fronts lost both cv boots within a year, they just fell apart on the car.
rollerton
10-05-2011, 12:20 PM
Not a bad deal, what bugs me is even if they have a guarantee, is the shipping back if you have a problem.
I've installed 3 Autozone Axles (2 just recently) at $57 a piece and they have a lifetime guarantee. They're right down the street and the guys say any problem just have us get you a replacement, take it home swap it out and get $$ for the one that failed.
I don't "want" to swap my axle every year, but I can do it in 45 minutes so...the risk is small for $57.
beemercer
10-05-2011, 01:07 PM
^got a part number on the autozone axles? I may grab a pair as backups if I go to the track.
prady
10-06-2011, 07:39 AM
^got a part number on the autozone axles? I may grab a pair as backups if I go to the track.

This..
Michael B
10-06-2011, 09:43 AM
Should have gone to autozone!!!! I payed $99 at advance auto for mine
rollerton
10-06-2011, 02:31 PM
I'm looking at my receipt and it says the the number is #6051 . $57.99 with a $75.00 core.
found it online here:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/1999-Audi-A6-Quattro/CV-Axle/_/N-jd7oxZ6o2dc