So after searching all over the internet, and even getting in touch with the guy I purchased my old ix sedan from some 6-7 years ago, no places seemed to be rebuilding these ix axles anymore due lack of rebuild parts.
The following places are no longer rebuilding:
Axle Express - Schenectady, NY
RAxles - Florida
After some further research it seems like some Colorado guys have had good luck with CVJ Axles, Inc. They quoted me $250+ per side plus shipping from NY, which is like halfway across the country. Shipping would likely be another $50+ each way. I then stumbled upon Axles Unlimited of Charlotte INC, (http://www.axlesunlimitedinc.com) which is a place out of North Carolina. Spoke with Dave (owner?) on the phone and he seems super cool and actually knew about the rarity of these and how to rebuild them. He told me that his rebuild was basically everything new, joints, bearing, cage, boots etc. with him just using the actual shaft. He quoted me $150 per side, which I though was very fair. Dave told me that he used to supply these fully rebuilt for $200 plus core, but nobody was sending the cores back anymore. I explained that smart ix owners have been hoarding for quite some time now. So, the plan right now is to remove the axles from my car (both with torn inner boots) and send them out to him for a rebuild.
I will update this thread once I get the rebuilt axles and give a review. If he does a good job I am going to send him over my spare set as well for a complete rebuild. For the price and the fact that he is knowledgeable on the rebuild process I think its a pretty good investment. Maybe this lead on a rebuilder will cause others to do the same. Stay tuned for an update..
The following places are no longer rebuilding:
Axle Express - Schenectady, NY
RAxles - Florida
After some further research it seems like some Colorado guys have had good luck with CVJ Axles, Inc. They quoted me $250+ per side plus shipping from NY, which is like halfway across the country. Shipping would likely be another $50+ each way. I then stumbled upon Axles Unlimited of Charlotte INC, (http://www.axlesunlimitedinc.com) which is a place out of North Carolina. Spoke with Dave (owner?) on the phone and he seems super cool and actually knew about the rarity of these and how to rebuild them. He told me that his rebuild was basically everything new, joints, bearing, cage, boots etc. with him just using the actual shaft. He quoted me $150 per side, which I though was very fair. Dave told me that he used to supply these fully rebuilt for $200 plus core, but nobody was sending the cores back anymore. I explained that smart ix owners have been hoarding for quite some time now. So, the plan right now is to remove the axles from my car (both with torn inner boots) and send them out to him for a rebuild.
I will update this thread once I get the rebuilt axles and give a review. If he does a good job I am going to send him over my spare set as well for a complete rebuild. For the price and the fact that he is knowledgeable on the rebuild process I think its a pretty good investment. Maybe this lead on a rebuilder will cause others to do the same. Stay tuned for an update..
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