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Date:         Fri, 9 Feb 2001 21:59:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Blackham <steph@USWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Blackham <steph@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Fwd: Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99
Comments: cc: type2@type2.com
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I've returned two for cracked boots. No problem other than taking the damn things off.

>Delivered-To: steph@mail-slkc.uswest.net >Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 15:10:06 -0800 (PST) >From: "George Lyle" <glyle@lenti.type2.com> >To: "Steve Blackham" <steph@uswest.net> >Cc: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, type2@type2.com >Subject: Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99 >Status: U > > > >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

-- Steve Blackham Centerville, Utah

77 transporter converted to camper (Westy top) 83 Vanagon (New and current project) 87 Weekender


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