OT: Cadillac Axle Shafts
03-14-2007, 11:28 PM
#1
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
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Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-14-2007, 11:28 PM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
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Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-14-2007, 11:28 PM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
Check out www.partsamerica.com
Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
Carl
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> 170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-14-2007, 11:50 PM
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OT: Cadillac Axle Shafts
Hi Everyone,
I am puzzled:
I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some 170k miles they knock badly
especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem is new OEM units at a
local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with taxes, parts only! I could
not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least expensive OEMs were around
something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it wouldn't be much less than the
dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket ones for around roughly
$100 each. Wow! What a difference.
The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have plenty of experience with
aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are. Which brand is
worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long but hell, I don't know if
the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a shaft to break under load
either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
Thanks!
Peter
I am puzzled:
I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some 170k miles they knock badly
especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem is new OEM units at a
local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with taxes, parts only! I could
not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least expensive OEMs were around
something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it wouldn't be much less than the
dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket ones for around roughly
$100 each. Wow! What a difference.
The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have plenty of experience with
aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are. Which brand is
worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long but hell, I don't know if
the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a shaft to break under load
either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
Thanks!
Peter
03-15-2007, 12:16 AM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
It makes a difference which model Caddy this is, and whether they want your
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-15-2007, 12:16 AM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
It makes a difference which model Caddy this is, and whether they want your
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-15-2007, 12:16 AM
#7
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
It makes a difference which model Caddy this is, and whether they want your
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
old shaft for a "core" or not. That is a sure sign of rebuilt units.
Generally if a "luxury car" part is also used on a more proletarian model,
the "luxury car" owner gets shafted at parts replacement time, while the
working class car owner gets a better price for the identical part. This is
perfectly legal. You can find out which other GM models used the same
running gear as your Caddy, or shop at Autozone.
Earle
"Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I am puzzled:
> I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
170k miles they knock badly
> especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
is new OEM units at a
> local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
taxes, parts only! I could
> not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
expensive OEMs were around
> something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
wouldn't be much less than the
> dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
ones for around roughly
> $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
>
> The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
plenty of experience with
> aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
Which brand is
> worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
but hell, I don't know if
> the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
shaft to break under load
> either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
>
>
03-17-2007, 09:43 PM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
I have seen this site in my search.Their pricing is a bit weird. Spend $100 you get one year
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>
03-17-2007, 09:43 PM
#9
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
I have seen this site in my search.Their pricing is a bit weird. Spend $100 you get one year
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XYadne01DabmIGXYnZ2dnUVZ_tGvnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>
03-17-2007, 09:43 PM
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Re: Cadillac Axle Shafts
I have seen this site in my search.Their pricing is a bit weird. Spend $100 you get one year
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XYadne01DabmIGXYnZ2dnUVZ_tGvnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>
warranty if you buy this brand, spend $70 you get lifetime warranty with another. Go figure.
"Carl S" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XYadne01DabmIGXYnZ2dnUVZ_tGvnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Check out www.partsamerica.com
>
> Carl
>
> "Peter D." <piotrekd@opt[removethispart]online.net> wrote in message
> news:Xw2Kh.1080$Kj3.671@newsfe12.lga...
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I am puzzled:
> > I need to replace the drive axles on my Cadil. After 15 years and some
> > 170k miles they knock badly
> > especially in turns, a sure sign outer CV's require attention. The problem
> > is new OEM units at a
> > local stealership go for well over $1000 each! That's roughly $2500 with
> > taxes, parts only! I could
> > not believe what I heard. I searched all over the net but the least
> > expensive OEMs were around
> > something like $800. That's still rather steep. With the shipping it
> > wouldn't be much less than the
> > dealer wants. On the other hand, local AutoZone or Napa have aftermarket
> > ones for around roughly
> > $100 each. Wow! What a difference.
> >
> > The reason why I brought the topic here is because I know you guys have
> > plenty of experience with
> > aftermarket Jeep shafts. What can you tell me about how good/bad they are.
> > Which brand is
> > worthwhile?. I don't suppose AZ or Napa shafts would last nearly as long
> > but hell, I don't know if
> > the car will last another 15 years. On the other hand, I don't want a
> > shaft to break under load
> > either. What do you guys think? Any input welcome.
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
>
>