Good source for new drive axles?

[bmwpower]

I need new drive axle boots on both sides. Last I checked, one kit is $60 and I need at least 2 kits.

So I'm wondering if I should just replace the whole shaft like this:

http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/bmw325is19871991a1cardonea1609063348896.html

I can almost get a whole rebuilt shaft for the price of one boot kit.

Is this Cardone stuff crap? Any other source for this kind of stuff?



Thanks!

[Farbin Kaiber]

a reman axle is a reman axle. I'm just wished EMPI was making new units. ( you can get EMPI units for $43.00 wholesale.)

[bmwpower]

a reman axle is a reman axle. I'm just wished EMPI was making new units. ( you can get EMPI units for $43.00 wholesale.)

Damn, that is cheap. I wish I had connections for that kind of stuff.

[GotCone?]

I got new ones (or remans) from Advance Auto Parts, IIRC.

$89.99 + core & free shipping

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=945&PTSet=A

I initially thought they were wrong... but weren't.

[Farbin Kaiber]

In the honda shop I ran, even if they just bought a boot, I put in an axle, cuz it is less work, and saves money in the end.

[bmwpower]

I got new ones (or remans) from Advance Auto Parts, IIRC.

$89.99 + core & free shipping

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=945&PTSet=A

I initially thought they were wrong... but weren't.

Were you able to bring the cores into the local store? Or did you have to ship them?

Seems like a good deal.

In the honda shop I ran, even if they just bought a boot, I put in an axle, cuz it is less work, and saves money in the end.

Yea, I learned that the hard way on my last car. It's a lot of work and quite messy.

[GotCone?]

bought online, turned in cores at local store. No shipping required.
They credit your card upon core return too.

Thanks - Jon

[///M42 sport]

anyone else try this?

[Gnarles]

I picked one up at o'reilly's autoparts. They had to order it for me but it came in within a few days. It even came with a packet of grease to pack the inner joint. I think it cost me $70 with a $75 core charge.

edit: here is a link to the one I got:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Produ...&currentPage=0

[ieatpeople]

you guys pay alot for axles, i pay $50 for new axles at advance auto parts, no core charge.

but i have a commercial account, so maybe thats why...

[bmwpower]

you guys pay alot for axles, i pay $50 for new axles at advance auto parts, no core charge.

but i have a commercial account, so maybe thats why...

So help some brothas out. Share the wealth. :D

[Burning2nd]

nice i guess i shouldnt have 2 pay $399 then right?

Im looking at the driveshaft and 2 axles some time this summer

[bmwpower]

Looks like AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts no longer sell these axles. AutoZone has a Duralast version for $105 though.

Damnit.

I guess I could go with the other places, but then I would likely have to ship them the cores. No O'Reilly's near me in NJ. :(

Any other places?

For reference:
Cardone p/n 60-9063
Durlast p/n 5200
FEQ p/n W0133-1812495

[StereoInstaller1]

NAPA has good prices on them, new and reman.

[bmwpower]

NAPA has good prices on them, new and reman.

Bingo! Hell yea!

NMD 951126
$53.69
$83 core, but I can drop these off locally. Thanks StereoInstaller!