CRAZY KEN Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 ...Changed my oil a few days ago and low and behold the front passenger side cv boot is torn wide open. Where is the best place to buy a replacement? Has anyone heard of "The Driveshaft Shop"? Should I be looking at getting an aftermarket/upgraded cv boot axle? Thanks, CRAZY KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 That's what happened to me a few months ago... I took my axle out so I could replace the inner boot, but internal damage was there, so I took it to a axle/rear end shop and they rebuilt it for me for 40 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Also, be careful with buying aftermarket axles... I had three different places send me the wrong axle It drove me crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 ...Do you have a name , address & telephone number for that business you sent it to? Thanks, I'll probably but a new axle and have my old one rebuilt as a spare. There is no difference from left to right just front and rear axles! I believe over a period of time 90,000 miles and being lowered for most of the time contributed to this issue! CRAZY KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It was a local shop here in New Jersey, I'll try and get that info for you though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Heat from downpipe is what kills the boot. Replace it (the boot, not teh axle.... unless there is damage, then replace axle) with an OEM one and wait another 90k miles My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Frank Rehak from the Drive Shaft Shop is excellent. I'm not sure they rebuild OEM stuff. DSS makes high performance axles and drive shaft's. Great company with great customer service. Most of the import racers use his stuff. You should be able to get you axle rebuilt from any local auto repair shop. 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...
SeeeeeYa Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Heat from downpipe is what kills the boot. Replace it (the boot, not teh axle.... unless there is damage, then replace axle) with an OEM one and wait another 90k miles Three years ago when I installed my Cobb DP I made a shield for that boot, a simple aluminum sheet that encircles the DP. Subarus are known for cooking that boot. I posted pics, etc. So far my boot seems pliable but I check it every time I'm under there. Once the boot is cracked it loses the special grease inside and usually fails quickly. I agree about the OEM vs aftermarket axels, use OEM. In another Legacy I went through three of the aftermarket ones..... which failed just OVER their warranty, before going with the more expensive OEM one. It hasn't failed yet (still in the family). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Three years ago when I installed my Cobb DP I made a shield for that boot, a simple aluminum sheet that encircles the DP. Subarus are known for cooking that boot. I posted pics, etc. So far my boot seems pliable but I check it every time I'm under there. Once the boot is cracked it loses the special grease inside and usually fails quickly. I agree about the OEM vs aftermarket axels, use OEM. In another Legacy I went through three of the aftermarket ones..... which failed just OVER their warranty, before going with the more expensive OEM one. It hasn't failed yet (still in the family). Found your post: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1229571&postcount=23 Need to make something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 ...I agree on the OEM factor...now of course the next ? is where can I get one at a great price? CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 OEM axles are cheap. just go to your dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 yeah, shipping would make up for any savings you'd get. Just go to the local dealer My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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