5k mile CV Axle failure

Post by **smacknab** » 04 Apr 2020, 11:11

Just adding to the data that aftermarket CV axles are no good. Which I think is already agreed apon, but this was a quick failure. CV axle for my 99 s70 manual transmission. These CV axles are a pain to find or non existent so when I got this I was just happy to find it. Bought from API in the fall, lasted probably less than 5k miles

Post by **erikv11** » 04 Apr 2020, 13:23

Maybe slap on a decent quality boot (GKN) and repack the grease and you can actually get some life from the axle? Presumably the boot split only recently.

Reman axles are such a scourge, thanks for reporting.

Post by **abscate** » 04 Apr 2020, 14:47

Axle or boot gone?

I still owe the forum the master drive axle compatability thread.

Post by **smacknab** » 04 Apr 2020, 15:09

abscate wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 14:47 Axle or boot gone?

I still owe the forum the master drive axle compatability thread.

Just the boot, and yeah a definitive compatibility index would be super helpful. I've gotten to the point of saying ok maybe buy the axles from Volvo, but then I see threads saying they are remanufactured and not worth it.

Post by **jimmy57** » 04 Apr 2020, 15:47

Those boots are probably made from that rubber that those $4.99 hand truck/garden cart pneumatic tire wheel assemblies from Harbor Freight are made from.

ferocity02 · Post by **ferocity02** » 04 Apr 2020, 16:23

After replacing the FR outer boot once I decided never again. What a pain in the ass and a nasty dirty job.

For my last torn boot on my 98 S70 FR axle, I bought a Duralast unit from Autozone. Why? Lifetime warranty. If the boot ever fails they will replace the entire thing for free. It's lasted roughly 15k miles and 2 years so far and there are no signs of premature wear.

Post by **smacknab** » 04 Apr 2020, 17:32

ferocity02 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 16:23 After replacing the FR outer boot once I decided never again. What a pain in the ass and a nasty dirty job.

For my last torn boot on my 98 S70 FR axle, I bought a Duralast unit from Autozone. Why? Lifetime warranty. If the boot ever fails they will replace the entire thing for free. It's lasted roughly 15k miles and 2 years so far and there are no signs of premature wear.

Not a bad idea, was this for a manual?

crlande · Post by **crlande** » 04 Apr 2020, 18:29

Does the middle rib in picture have a piece snipped out of it?

ferocity02 · Post by **ferocity02** » 04 Apr 2020, 22:46

smacknab wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 17:32
ferocity02 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 16:23 After replacing the FR outer boot once I decided never again. What a pain in the ass and a nasty dirty job.

For my last torn boot on my 98 S70 FR axle, I bought a Duralast unit from Autozone. Why? Lifetime warranty. If the boot ever fails they will replace the entire thing for free. It's lasted roughly 15k miles and 2 years so far and there are no signs of premature wear.
Not a bad idea, was this for a manual?

No mine is an auto.

Multiskilled · Post by **Multiskilled** » 05 Apr 2020, 12:02

A drive axle compatibility thread would be great , looking to do my c70 in the next week or two and there seem to be several variants