Napa reman Axle shafts

[chappys4life]

I need to replace my rear wheels bearings on my 87 325e instead of just doing axle boots I was thinking of getting reman axles as I realize they are more of a replacement part but on the downside I have seen lots of horror stories on here. How are the napa quality ones? I can get them locally at Napa for 75 a piece.

[nando]

to be honest, I've generally got really good quality BMW parts from Napa (batteries, calipers, MCs, etc). Haven't bought any axles, though.

[cabriodster87]

Well i have had the Napa axle, its cheap. The inner c/v was not assembled properly, and more "sloppy" than the original. Save your money for the good stuff.

[jlevie]

Every non-BMW reman axel I've seen has had one or more flaws. The most common being the outboard boot rubbing on the drive shaft. The OE boots won't do that but I've never found an aftermarket boot with the correct shape.

If the CV joints aren't worn, replaced the boots with OE parts and re-packing the bearings is all that is needed. I'd rather get used half shafts with good CV joints from a salvage yard and replace the boots than get the Pacific Rim remans.

[chappys4life]

Okay what boots are best to run? I can not see dropping 400-500 on good remans on a car that I might get $2000 if I am lucky.

[jlevie]

The BMW parts that you get from your dealer.

[cardnation]

The BMW parts that you get from your dealer.

Or salvage lot...

[SpecM]

to be honest, I've generally got really good quality BMW parts from Napa (batteries, calipers, MCs, etc). Haven't bought any axles, though.

+1

The local NAPA that supplies my shop stocks (on hand!) Brembo rotors, Pagid pads, Mann filters, Lemforder tie rods, and Continental timing belt kits... for e30s.

Sent from my Vortex

[jlevie]

Many NAPA (and Advance, AutoZone, O'Rielly, etc) parts are fine, but there are some things (generally from off shore rebuilders) that should be avoided. Half shafts, drive shafts, alternators, and starters are examples. For those you really should use OE or OE factory remans.

The OE boot kits will cost about $100 per axel. And once you know what you are doing you can replace the boots and repack the CV joints in about an hour per axel.

[barry]

Hey Jean

It's all about money.. I sell several sets a week and all I hear is can you do better on the price.

[bmwm42]

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Part Number:
33-21-9-067-812
Axle Boot Kit for Rear Axle Inner C/V Joint (2 Per Car)
Manufacturer: GKN LOEBRO Original Equipment
Application: 318iC E30 318i M42 E30
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doesnt seem so expensive to me for the boot kits



or buy a new axle from bma

95500013 - Rear
Part Number:420 06005 446Manufacturer:GKN/LOEBRO NEW
$ 217.49

List Price: $ 562.71

You Save: $ 345.22


so you can get both axles NEW from gkn which is the oem supplier for 413.23 shipped to your door

barry sells them for 525 shipped for reman units

just throwing the facts out there

[barry]

The Best Shafts for the Best Price

Oh don't forget BARRY also includes Torx bolts, spacers, hub nuts, lock washers, Loc-tite, all brand new. Also look closely at the new ones you buy GKN/Loebro China, Korea, Taiwan, France. He also buys your old shafts for $75.00 shipped, so there. LOL Hey listen I sell all I can get.
Thanks for the fun time

[bmwm42]

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