BoxerLove Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Good morning all, While changing the 5EAT's fluid on my newer to me 05 LGT i noticed 3 of 4 of my CV's have inner ripped boots Shes sitting on Tein Basis coilovers and i love the look and it rides amazingly well for being a coil setup (Best ive ever been in tbh.) Ive had my share of experiences with the crap auto parts store re-manufactured junk axles. I dont have any big power plans for the car. Roughly 300awhp on a VF52 , Perrin TMIC, ect supporting mods. Id like something that will last more than 2k miles like the auto parts store ones. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 raxles.com don't even bother going anywhere else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 OEM is best. As you know, people have had varying luck with aftermarket ones but they are very hit or miss. some have had to get 3+ different aftermarket replacements before they got one that didint cause vibration. So unless you get your aftermarket on with a lifetime replacement warranty, stick to subaru OEM for axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 OEM is best. As you know, people have had varying luck with aftermarket ones but they are very hit or miss. some have had to get 3+ different aftermarket replacements before they got one that didint cause vibration. So unless you get your aftermarket on with a lifetime replacement warranty, stick to subaru OEM for axles. Concur. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I was told the OEM reman axles from the dealership are the same as GT axles but when you tell them you have GT, Subaru will only sell you a new axle. Seems they only sell/rebuild axles for 2.5i's. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 seriously, raxles.com was a dream to deal with. quality product with a real company behind it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Seriously....give them a call. raxles.com there may be a link in JmP's sticky up top too. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've used Raxles almost exclusively on my WRX and LGT. I'm happy to recommend them and so far, the quality has been on par with OE, maybe even better. I think the axle boots are thicker, but that might just be the difference between new axles and axles with 90k on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I will add to the raxles love. Very happy with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Will some one tell us how much those raxle's cost ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I paid 300 each last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 So what is the cost of the OEM reman's from Subaru ? I know they won't sell you remans' if you have a GT. But I'm told the front axles on the 4th Gen 2.5i's and GT's are the same, automatic or 5mt. Here's a 2006 2.5i http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/auto-parts/2006/subaru/legacy/2-5i-trim/2-5l-h4-gas-engine/front-drive-axle-cat/axle-shafts-and-joints-scat Yep, same part number, here's a 2006 GT, http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/auto-parts/2006/subaru/legacy/gt-trim/2-5l-h4-gas-engine/front-drive-axle-cat/axle-shafts-and-joints-scat Some dealers stock OEM reman axles. Don't tell them you have a GT, if you do they may not sell you a reman. Just need to find the price of the reman's now. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 189.95 each axle This past April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I paid $190 shipped including core charge for the remanufactured OEM front axle I recently pit in my daughters 2003 Forester X. When I returned the old one, I got $40 back, so overall I paid $150 GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I paid $190 shipped including core charge for the remanufactured OEM front axle I recently pit in my daughters 2003 Forester X. When I returned the old one, I got $40 back, so overall I paid $150 That sounds like a pretty good deal if you think about all the problems with after market axles for these cars. I'll have to tell my trusted mechanic he's replaced the left front in my wagon twice on his dime. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerLove Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Ive had a TERRIBLE Experience with R Axle when i owned my 03 Golf GTI. Probably will never ever buy from them again, And the person who i traded that GTI to for this 05 LGT had more problems with Raxle. Thats just my personal experience. Im leaning towards the OEM route. I shot Marty an email just to see the cost. **UPDATE** 189.95 per side for the front's and they dont have any rears. Hmmmmmm. Ive heard good things about the Cardone axles actually. Rockauto (who im not the biggest fan of, BUT) has the upgraded Thermoplastic style boot version for $72 each for the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall42 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 The last axle I got from the Subaru dealer was a remanufactured unit from Cardone. That is what they carry as an alternative to new, the old unit went back to Cardone to be rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerLove Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 The last axle I got from the Subaru dealer was a remanufactured unit from Cardone. That is what they carry as an alternative to new, the old unit went back to Cardone to be rebuilt. Have you had good luck with it since install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I don't know, I've had good luck with the Cardone axles on multiple cars. Even did 140+mph in my old swapped Legacy (GPS verifed ) and I beat on that in rallycross. My current OBXT has had one on the front driver's side for the past 3 months without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall42 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 The Cardone unit I got from the dealer has been on for nearly 9 months with no problem. I would go that route again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerLove Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Awesome. Thanks for the input everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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