On Fri, 9 Feb 2001, Steve Blackham wrote: > Lately I've been checking regularly with my local Autozone. In > checking prices on obtaining various parts for my new 83 Vanagon > project I came upon the following: > > Late Bus thru Vanagon half shafts (axles) rebuilt......$99 ($25 core) > > I've used these before on my A2's and find they have worked well + > they have a lifetime warrantee.. New boots, rebuilt CVs on shafts > ready to install with grease. Their warrantee is generous. I've > replaced three sets of brake pads on my 89 Bronco II (400,000 miles) > on this warrantee. that seems to be a pretty good deal if you have a thrashed axle. I wonder if they would honor the warantee for a cracked boot or does the CV have to be gone first? The only bad thing would be that, with my luck, I would be on the road when I needed a replacement. A half-shaft is awfully bulky and heavy to carry. I normally carry a CV and a boot. George Lyle |
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