Looking for Axles...need recommendations
 

My driver side axle is starting to go bad. I want to replace the pair, since the car is a 95, I might as well change both of them. I don't want rebuilt after all the horror stories I've heard. Just wondering what you guys have had experience with.

Looking for a new set, not rebuilt as stated above but something that I know will last. Don't need anything super fancy, just an OE replacement, if not better.

Thanks for any replies.

Never had a problem with any OE replacements from the major part stores, I would decide based on price and warranty.

I just can't justify the cost for aftermarket for a stock car.

for a stock motor of that age, OEM rebuilt are fine unless you want to waste money and get new honda replacements or even used honda replacements.

Yep.

I'm not venturing into the world of rebuilt. Most of them just rebuild the shaft and not the cv joint. They are prone to failure. Trust me, i did my research. People with first hand experience and from various readings on H-T and T-I.net.

The range of quality for rebuilt varies from very good to just piss poor. The standards are pretty low when it comes to the remanufacturing process. If i can't find a set of Aftermerket NEW ones by a reputable manufacturer, i'm just gonna venture into OEM ones. I'll look more on H-T and T-I.

Thanks.

also, that's why a bunch of the rebuilt ones have such extensive warranties. They are cheap for the manufacturer to rebuild so straight over the counter exchanges are permitted for the lesser quality ones such as what NAPA sells.

Although it would be replaced for free, the labour charges would still be there as well as the inconvenience.

newman speaks from experience, it's not just his opinion. he's one of the most knowlegeable guys on this board when it comes to our cars because he actually does the work himself. unless you have a special car, OE replacements from any reputable parts store will suffice. If you are swimming in cash, buy new ones from honda or higher end aftermarket performance axels, i could never justify that purchase on a 11 year old stock motor.

Avid axles

try here, they are Canadian and i have used their stuff before without incident. oh, not cheap!

I wish i could say that.
I've never tried their axles though.
I know people with 300+whp turbo setups using rebuilt axles. Can't beat rebuilt ones for $90 a peice....where i get them the come with a lifetime warranty...no questions asked.

you have had problems with avid? tell me andrew...

350 for brand new High Performance Axles from Avid doesn't seem too overpriced at all. If and when I break my 15 year old stockers I'll give em a shot.

Never dealt with Avid, but are they compareable in quality with EJNO?

because ENJO are essentialy a stock shaft with a heavy duty boot and they come with a free break warranty.

I stand by my original point that for the average car stock replacements are fine. Stay away from new ones from Honda unless you enjoy spending boatloads of money.

Thanks for all the replies. I don't think anybody is doubting newman. I just prefer new axles. I talked with my buddy at Honda, he's confident he can hook me up for a really decent price. I'm gonna pay him a visit tomorrow and if all goes well i'll pick it up asap. If that fails, i'll look into a set of 2000/01 Used axles and just change the boots and repack the grease before I put em in.

Thanks again.

regardless of the discount given at the honda dealership, not worth the money for an 11 year old car. but hey, thas just me. If i had the money, i'd do the same

do it once and do it right.

not to sound rude, but i do not understand your logic. you used aftermarket replacement ball joints, but you draw the line at aftermarket driveshafts...

Yes, with their conversion mounts. Cable tranny into EG, had to customize the custom mounts just for the engine to fit...the top tranny mount was off by about an inch. And the rubber insert part is already making its way out of the mount and its only been about 3-4 months. They look beefy but they're crap. Tech support was very bad too.

You need to understand that there are different standards when it comes to remanufacturing different parts. Ball joints are sealed units which have minimal parts to rework. And I purchased a NEW aftermarket unit. I'm not even sure if aftermarket remanufactured pieces are available do to the fact that Honda ball joints are not servicable. Like i said, the quality of remanufactured axles are not as satisfactory as other parts. Not saying ALL of them are crap, I just don't want to take any chances. Besides, I just asked for opinions. I am thankful for all of those that are given but my mind is set on a new Honda piece.

Thanks.

tonnes of horros stories on aftermarket balljoints, but that is besides the point.

cheers

I haven't heard of any nor read of any. Ball joint is a pretty simple unit. I'll take your word for it.

Thanks again for all the replies everyone.