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YOUR RESEARCHOem quality cv axle
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Check around/ask around to see if there is an axle restoration shop near you .
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Whats recommended thats on par with oem or made by the same company that makes for mfr
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It's been ten years since I last did a set but my memory is that you should plan on using new hex bolts for the ends of the shafts.
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It's been ten years since I last did a set but my memory is that you should plan on using new hex bolts for the ends of the shafts.
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Check around/ask around to see if there is an axle restoration shop near you . Generally speaking if they cater to race teams they will rebuild you excellent quality with long term durability .
What year - model 996? C2 or C4? Front or Rear? There are axles out there 1 @ $120, a pair fir $232, for C4S. Others are also out there. If for the front, get new official Porsche nuts for R&R.
In addition, a CV joint is not that difficult to rebuild/regrease, process just makes a mess. If you do the rebuild process, pay attention to how/what order it came apart. The center "star" looking part is different on each side.
YMMV
I highly recommend rebuilding your existing. I have rebuilt a couple of mine until recently when I swapping in some 997 ones. Larger diameter shafts. But yeah, they are simple to work on, just take progress photos on your disassembly.
I agree with doing it yourself. As mentioned, it's not difficult but IS very messy ( and the old grease smells horrible). I've only done this on BMWs but I can't imagine it being much different on a 996. It's been ten years since I last did a set but my memory is that you should plan on using new hex bolts for the ends of the shafts. You can buy them from the dealer or much cheaper from places like McMaster-Carr. OP, you don't list your location or anything about your particular car but if it's lived in a place with 'weather', I would expect the hex bolts may have a lot of gunk in the hex recess part of the bolt. Before attempting to remove them, use something like a dental pick to get all the gunk out so the hex wrench gets seated completely in the bolt. I even bought a brand new quality hex bit because I did NOT want to strip one of these bolts.
Good luck with which ever route you decide to take!
Unsure if you're aware but pictured is a BMW E30 rear axle.
The GKN rebuild kit I linked to only works for the inner CV joints.
The wheel side joint is apparantly not available from GKN.
