Rob M Budd

Conversation this morning when I took an axle to a local axle specialist shop.
The boot had broken, grease everywhere, clunking would soon follow probably.

Guy behind the counter as I walk in with the axle-"Hey, that's a Porsche axle right?"
Me- "Yep, could you,,,,"
Guy behind counter cuts me off-"We can rebuild it, machining, new *****, seals, boots and clamps, pack it for you too".
Me-"How mu,"
Guy cuts me off again-"100 bucks, lifetime warranty"
Me-"Whe,,"
Cut off again" Have it ready in two hours, it'll be on the counter over there"
Me-"Uh, OK see you after lunch".

Sometimes being in the Motor City comes through. The other axle was replaced a couple years ago at almost 3 times the price.

Will put it back on the car tonight.

milwaukeeshark

Rob,

I'm right "up the street" and my need this in the future, can you provide the name of the shop? Thanks.

Ketchmi

Fair warning, we have used these rebuilders before and they do not re-harden the CV joints. They do machine them out and use bigger ***** but they are very prone to wearing out much sooner than a factory piece. I put one on a supercharged car and it was done in less than 1.5 years, wasted and not rebuildable. With the horsepower and torque you are building, I'd think twice...

Rob M Budd

Dearborn Axle on Warren Rd in Dearborn Heights.

Rob M Budd

Dave,

You're absolutely right. I am pushing quite a bit of torque. I wish I'd have thought of that. I let me wallet do the thinking here. Its done now though.
Its thinking like that, that separates the pros from us amateurs.
I'll be checking it on a regular basis I guess.

Rob M Budd

Or just plain common sense.