Best place to get new axles?

[EthanolTurbo]

Going to be pulling my rear diff soonish and doing an LSD build, but my axles are old and stuck in place so I need fresh ones. Where is the best place to get new/upgraded axles? Seems to be a crapshoot hunting down the right axles that aren't low quality junk.

[PSUEng]

I think I found in a thread on this forum, someone recommending these guys for a rebuild:

https://www.cvjreman.com/

I have no personal experience with them, but will need to do this same job in the near future. Subscribed.

[DoubleSidedTape]

I had mine rebuild by them over the winter and everything is working fine so far.

[L0okitzRaj]

Is it only the CV inside of the axle that can be rebuilt? Does the other side (splined side) need rebuilding as well?

I did see there is a CV joint rebuild kit, if it’s something you would want to DIY.

**edit I posted a link to an incorrect part. Removing so nobody orders it-**

[jet_dogg]

Is it only the CV inside of the axle that can be rebuilt? Does the other side (splined side) need rebuilding as well?

I did see there is a CV joint rebuild kit, if it’s something you would want to DIY.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...hoCyhcQAvD_BwE

That's for the driveshaft joint.

Burkhart sells an output shaft rebuild kit which is cheap, you'll need two:

https://burkhart-engineering.com/en/shop/bmw/bmw-m/bmw-m3/drive-shaft-joint-drive-shaft-transmission-side-suitable-for-m3-e36-e46-incl-csl-bmw/

[DoubleSidedTape]

Is it only the CV inside of the axle that can be rebuilt? Does the other side (splined side) need rebuilding as well?

I did see there is a CV joint rebuild kit, if it’s something you would want to DIY.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...hoCyhcQAvD_BwE

They rebuild both sides of mine. It was around $300/axle.

[L0okitzRaj]

That's for the driveshaft joint.

Burkhart sells an output shaft rebuild kit which is cheap, you'll need two:
https://burkhart-engineering.com/en/...-incl-csl-bmw/

Oh shit. Good catch..

And doublesidedtape... I emailed them yesterday to get some more info. thanks!

[eacmen]

Symptoms of failing axle CV? Other than grease flying out?

[L0okitzRaj]

Just wanted to update, in case anyone is curious. They said ~$369 each/axle + shipping. with a few day turnaround. Both inside and outside cv joints.

Symptoms of failing axle CV? Other than grease flying out?

people say you hear clicking.

in my specific scenario I have play between the axle and hub and axle and diff, causing a clunking.

[EthanolTurbo]

Just wanted to update, in case anyone is curious. They said ~$369 each/axle + shipping. with a few day turnaround. Both inside and outside cv joints.



people say you hear clicking.

in my specific scenario I have play between the axle and hub and axle and diff, causing a clunking.

Awesome thank you. Gotta find a way to send mine out or get a spare set to send out.

[Pklauser]

in my specific scenario I have play between the axle and hub and axle and diff, causing a clunking.

Isn't a certain amount of lash expected there? I've had axles rebuilt by "Axles Unlimited" that still had that play, I'm curious to hear if CVJ is able to remove it.

[Cubieman]

Does repairing the outside portion require anything special tool wise that the inner does not? I would just rebuild myself but it appears none of these outfits sell outer portion repair parts.

I would send them out as well but sending to the UK would cost enough that I think this might have to be a DIY deal if parts can be souced. Mine are both just starting to sling a tiny bit of liquefied grease around onto the SF after a drive.

This winter I want to swap my 4.10s for maybe a 3.85 case and getting the axles refurbished would be a good thing to do as well.

[maupineda]

the inner is technically not rebuildable, it can be opened and repacked still, but requires a bit more work. there is a YT video that shows how to open the inner CV. I will see if I can find it.

[L0okitzRaj]

Does repairing the outside portion require anything special tool wise that the inner does not? I would just rebuild myself but it appears none of these outfits sell outer portion repair parts.

I would send them out as well but sending to the UK would cost enough that I think this might have to be a DIY deal if parts can be souced. Mine are both just starting to sling a tiny bit of liquefied grease around onto the SF after a drive.

This winter I want to swap my 4.10s for maybe a 3.85 case and getting the axles refurbished would be a good thing to do as well.

I don't think the outer CV joints require anything special. I just don't believe there are any parts kits, as you stated. Who were you going to send it to in the UK? ...CVJ is located in Colorado.

Isn't a certain amount of lash expected there? I've had axles rebuilt by "Axles Unlimited" that still had that play, I'm curious to hear if CVJ is able to remove it.

I'm sure there is definitely a certain amount of play to be expected. Mine are pretty audible on both ends, causing a loud clunk in addition to the normal m, differential clunk.

My car also has 200k with plenty of clutch drops on 275s to wear them out. So either way, it's time for a rebuild!

[Cubieman]

I don't think the outer CV joints require anything special. I just don't believe there are any parts kits, as you stated. Who were you going to send it to in the UK? ...CVJ is located in Colorado.





I'm sure there is definitely a certain amount of play to be expected. Mine are pretty audible on both ends, causing a loud clunk in addition to the normal m, differential clunk.

My car also has 200k with plenty of clutch drops on 275s to wear them out. So either way, it's time for a rebuild!

Ah, I thought Burkhart was rebuilding them until I read the first post.