CV boot/axle... opinions needed!

[eliTTe]

My drivers side inner boot ripped recently, which is kind of odd because usually the outter boots rip first. I was thinking about replacing the whole axle that way I don't have to worry about taking it apart or worry about the outer boot going and having to do the job all over again. I've done a boot on my audi coupe and it was pretty tricky business taking that thing apart.

MJMautohaus sells brand new axles from a company called "Aftermarket" for a little over $100. Just curious how well its made... any thoughts?

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1961

[a4mafia]

Advanced auto parts: $75.00+tax no core charges.

Works just fine.

[infinkc]

i just did my inners this weekend. i kick myself for not doing them with i did my outters a few months before. Either do both or get a new axle. Its not hard to do just very messy. For the price you can get a new axle for no id just go that route. boots alone will cost you around 60 for the set.

[eliTTe]

Advanced auto parts: $75.00+tax no core charges.

Works just fine.

is that a rebuilt one? I will only buy them new... after seeing a guy I know go through 3 advance auto rebuilt axles in less than a year.

[2ndEngineS4]

JHM sells solid axles for a decent price. That's where I'm headed for my next set.

[Allaidback]

Whats up Lucas? Yeah, my drivers side inner boot has been ripped for months now and starting to make some noise. Let me know what and when you order...and maybe we can have an "axle" day and listen to Guns and Roses while we wrench

[eliTTe]

Whats up Lucas? Yeah, my drivers side inner boot has been ripped for months now and starting to make some noise. Let me know what and when you order...and maybe we can have an "axle" day and listen to Guns and Roses while we wrench

LOL sounds good Andrew. I went ahead and ordered the axle from MJM

[2k1audiS4]

Whats up Lucas? Yeah, my drivers side inner boot has been ripped for months now and starting to make some noise. Let me know what and when you order...and maybe we can have an "axle" day and listen to Guns and Roses while we wrench

Haha my inner boot was ripped on my last S4 and it sounded like a playing card in the spokes of a bike. Not to mention it felt like an earthquake when you accelorated. I wouldnt let it go too long, it could cause some additional damage.

[WMi_S4]

Wow, very uncommon for an inner boot to rip.....

Call Jason@JHM, he will prolly recommend a whole new axle if the CV Joint is already making noise, JHM sells SOLID axles for like $117 or something, vs. our HOLLOW stock axles..........seems like the best route IMHO

[eliTTe]

Wow, very uncommon for an inner boot to rip.....

Call Jason@JHM, he will prolly recommend a whole new axle if the CV Joint is already making noise, JHM sells SOLID axles for like $117 or something, vs. our HOLLOW stock axles..........seems like the best route IMHO

Yeh I almost think I ran over something that tore it... my 1985 coupe still has its factory inner boots and the car is almost 24 years old

[kodycobra]

Wow, very uncommon for an inner boot to rip.....

Call Jason@JHM, he will prolly recommend a whole new axle if the CV Joint is already making noise, JHM sells SOLID axles for like $117 or something, vs. our HOLLOW stock axles..........seems like the best route IMHO

That's the route I took, and I couldn't be happier. It's a hell of a lot easier to just get in there and un-bolt, swap, and put back together one time vs worring about that outer boot ripping in the future. I can attest to the good quality of the axles that JHM sells. I beat on mine daily, and don't forsee any problems.

Good luck to ya either way

[Allaidback]

would it be ok to run just one side with the jhm solid axle for the time being...until I can put the other side on?

[WMi_S4]

would it be ok to run just one side with the jhm solid axle for the time being...until I can put the other side on?

Ummmmm...........wwwwhhhhaaatttt????

[Allaidback]

Ummmmm...........wwwwhhhhaaatttt????

sorry...i said the same thing after reading it this morning That was a very drunken question. I just was wondering if the car will be effected from running (1) solid axle on drivers side and (1) hollow axle on the passengers side?

[a4mafia]

is that a rebuilt one? I will only buy them new... after seeing a guy I know go through 3 advance auto rebuilt axles in less than a year.

Brand New.

[eliTTe]

sorry...i said the same thing after reading it this morning That was a very drunken question. I just was wondering if the car will be effected from running (1) solid axle on drivers side and (1) hollow axle on the passengers side?

I guess it would depend on how much heavier the JHM axle it, but I'm not sure if that would hurt the transmission

[WMi_S4]

sorry...i said the same thing after reading it this morning That was a very drunken question. I just was wondering if the car will be effected from running (1) solid axle on drivers side and (1) hollow axle on the passengers side?

HA, no prob man........to be honest, I don't know for sure.........Jason told me the above info so I know that is correct, but best call him @ the shop or shoot Mike or him a PM here on AZ to get the correct answer