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Old 04-17-2008, 01:48 PM
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Re: CV half shafts

IMO you are better off going with either the Stage 1 or 2 axle shafts from ZZP which do have a one year warranty and thoroughly tested. Also, they can be used for competition especially the Stage 2. Plus the Stage 1 which is all you need, do not have a core charge and the price is reasonable for $85.00. The known problems we encounter with certain rebuilds and the Autozone variety is poor CV boot material and sealing so the grease leaks out, poor quality CV joints and the Made in China half shafts have been known to snap in half even with mo mods and a stock L67 engine due to the torque the engine produces.

Also with the regular auto parts stores, make sure you emphasize you have a GTP VIN "1" since the passenger side axle half shaft is heavy duty (HD) and different compared to the normally aspirated L36 VIN "K". You don't want to find out that the parts stores gave you the wrong axle shaft and it doesn't fit or fails prematurely.



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