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  1. 01-06-2016 01:22 PM #1
    j753k
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    Axle help, yikes!

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    Ok guys, so I just installed a brand new Empi axle from ECS tuning not even a day ago and this is what happened! It looks like it popped apart, anyone know if this axle is junk, needs to be reseated or what? Thanks!


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  2. 01-06-2016 01:23 PM #2
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    can't see the picture... I assume the ball bearings popped out at the joint? I had that happen when installing a reman axle from the auto parts store. was just a shit axle
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  3. 01-06-2016 01:29 PM #3
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  4. 01-06-2016 01:57 PM #4
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    looks like it just twisted the shit outta the boot. Faulty circlip probably.
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  5. 01-06-2016 02:07 PM #5
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    I had to tow the car it won't move at all, does it look like it can be put back together or should I not bother?
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  6. 01-06-2016 02:19 PM #6
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    I've had my EMPI axle in the car for a year and it's just as good as when it was new. Hit or miss from what I've seen.
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  7. 01-06-2016 07:59 PM #7
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    That's why I don't ever go aftermarket on stub axles. I buy the OEM supplier cv's (GNK) and throw them on. Easy to do but a little messy. Don't even have to unbolt anything but the axle to remove it.

    Next time try to retain the OEM axle. They are quality.


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  8. 01-06-2016 08:28 PM #8
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    We have a local place 89.99 per rebuilt oem axle with lifetime warrantee......score
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