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Old 08-13-2014, 09:08 AM
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I found these on eBay. I purchased two of them totaling $103 for the set. They came with all new fully assembled shafts and joints, bolts, the brackets/ retaining clips for the bolts, and 2 large tubes of grease(one for each side). They were yellow zinc plated as the factory ones, exact replica replacements. I installed them and couldn't be happier. Here's the link if anyone is in need of CV axles and don't want to spend 300 a piece for them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171352255064?redirect=mobileAttachment 861062

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Old 08-13-2014, 10:59 AM
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if you're running big power, contact XSChop.
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I'll stick with these, the quality is much better then stock and at an amazing price. Been running 22psi of boost on them without any issues. I can't justify buying one CV axle for $260 when I got a perfect set for $103. Even if I broke an axle 5 times. I'd still be saving money over a $260 axle.
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That is cheap. I wonder if the shaft is tapered under the boot.
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Originally Posted by blown 944
That is cheap. I wonder if the shaft is tapered under the boot.
No tapper. Its strong, Very strong. I was expecting cheaply made parts when i ordered them but when it arrived I couldn't have been more surprised. The quality was top notch. As I am a professional mazatrol CNC machinist who works with metal and the pursuit of perfection everyday. These parts are a better quality and strength than stock. As a consumer not a seller, I couldn't rate these any higher. Also a one year warranty.
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Thanks, I'll order a set just to have some extras
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Does anyone know if there is a similar replacement axle for the 6spd 968 ,the short one ?? or even where i can find a cheap used one ,or just the shaft.
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Bought a set
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Post you're results / review. Mine have been great
Old 08-15-2014, 09:48 PM
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Thanks for the heads up.... Set on the way, will be handy to have at the track for backups
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Looks like I found this part even cheaper from another distributor.....
http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=C...Axle%2520Shaft
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Too cheap for me to consider. Buy quality CV's, boots, bolts and synth grease.

Much more affordable than when that back end gets loose and your liability spirals beyond your control.
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Originally Posted by ibkevin
Too cheap for me to consider. Buy quality CV's, boots, bolts and synth grease.

Much more affordable than when that back end gets loose and your liability spirals beyond your control.
I race with mine, 22 psi boost. No issues. With a product that cheap if they do break you're not out 300 bucks. These parts deceivingly are high quality. This coming from a professional machinist. Like I said I can't justify blowing 300 when I could stalk my own inventory for that much with these high quality low cost ones. These might not be for everyone but they are stronger than stock and are well manufactured and assembled. Like I said before I'm not selling these, I'm just a very satisfied customer. I expected a cheaply made part at that price, but to my surprise, they were top notch quality. This is why I started this post, To share my findings.
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Still waiting to recieve mine from ebay seller.


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