CVKey.net cv axles

[joenobodyyet]

CVKey.net cv axles. Anyone heard of this brand? I saw one for sale on Ebay and visited the website. I assume their crap, but maybe not?

 

[spasm3]

CVKey.net cv axles. Anyone heard of this brand? I saw one for sale on Ebay and visited the website. I assume their crap, but maybe not?

What vehicle are you considering replacing one in ?

 

[joenobodyyet]

2008 Honda Civic LX automatic transmission 4 door sedan. My passenger cv axle has a torn outer boot. Unfortunately it's a cheap aftermarket axle and didn't last long. Not sure why these boots keep tearing. I'm now learning that I probably should have kept the OEM and put a new boot on it.

 

[The Critic]

Not sure why these boots keep tearing.

Although the aftermarket boots have a short life, make sure all of your engine mounts are in good condition. Failed engine mounts will cause a lot of drivetrain movement.

 

[spasm3]

2008 Honda Civic LX automatic transmission 4 door sedan. My passenger cv axle has a torn outer boot. Unfortunately it's a cheap aftermarket axle and didn't last long. Not sure why these boots keep tearing. I'm now learning that I probably should have kept the OEM and put a new boot on it.

OEM or Raxles.

 

[joegreen]

I would look for a good used oem axle on ebay

 

[Dave9]

^ Or at a local junkyard and avoid the high postage rate. Honda Civics are fairly popular vehicles...

 

[joenobodyyet]

Do you guys think 15 year old used OEM Honda axles are worth the $75? I've seen a few, just wondering if I should pay $200 for a new one instead. If you think it's worth $75 to get an old used one, I'll do that. Thanks

 

[The Critic]

Do you guys think 15 year old used OEM Honda axles are worth the $75? I've seen a few, just wondering if I should pay $200 for a new one instead. If you think it's worth $75 to get an old used one, I'll do that. Thanks

No, just buy a new one.

 

[ctechbob]

I've had good luck with the GSP brand on my V6 Honda's. Seem to run just fine. Would have to check my logs to see what kind of mileage I have on them.

40,000 on the Accord drivers side and only about 15k on the Acura, but both have been good to go.

 

[The Critic]

I've had good luck with the GSP brand on my V6 Honda's. Seem to run just fine. Would have to check my logs to see what kind of mileage I have on them.

40,000 on the Accord drivers side and only about 15k on the Acura, but both have been good to go.

The Duralast Gold axles in my region have been GSP. Slightly more expensive, but easier warranty.

I have only installed one, but it had no vibration. Not crazy about the torque steer though.

 

[joenobodyyet]

My GSP axles felt fine, but the outer boots tore in less than 3 years

 

[The Critic]

My GSP axles felt fine, but the outer boots tore in less than 3 years

They're lifetime warranty, so just keep swapping them?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Do you guys think 15 year old used OEM Honda axles are worth the $75? I've seen a few, just wondering if I should pay $200 for a new one instead. If you think it's worth $75 to get an old used one, I'll do that. Thanks

$200 isn't bad for an OE new axle. Get the OE new axles.

 

[D60]

Yeah $75 unknown used vs $200 new known quantity is not a difficult choice. Spend the extra dough if OEM is truly only $200

 

[joenobodyyet]

^ Or at a local junkyard and avoid the high postage rate. Honda Civics are fairly popular vehicles...

I ended up getting a honda axle at a junk yard. Looked great. $50 bucks. But after installing, my car shakes like crazy at high speeds on the highway. Not sure what could have been wrong with the axle, as I assume it's the reason my car is shaking so much.

 

[Dave9]

I ended up getting a honda axle at a junk yard. Looked great. $50 bucks. But after installing, my car shakes like crazy at high speeds on the highway. Not sure what could have been wrong with the axle, as I assume it's the reason my car is shaking so much.

What was wrong before you replaced the axle?

It's possible that it wasn't the problem. Generally. a bad cv axle reveals itself making a turn, not so much at high speeds.

Best guess is that you have a wheel balance problem... shot in the dark guess,

 

[kschachn]

I ended up getting a honda axle at a junk yard. Looked great. $50 bucks. But after installing, my car shakes like crazy at high speeds on the highway. Not sure what could have been wrong with the axle, as I assume it's the reason my car is shaking so much.

And the story gets deeper.

 

[joenobodyyet]

I think I'm going to get new tires and get them all balanced. I have had these tires for 4 years, 40,000 miles, but they have dry rotted. Seems premature for Goodyear Assurance dated 2nd week of 2020, driven daily, in Philadelphia, PA.

 

[kschachn]

I think I'm going to get new tires and get them all balanced. I have had these tires for 4 years, 40,000 miles, but they have dry rotted. Seems premature for Goodyear Assurance dated 2nd week of 2020, driven daily, in Philadelphia, PA.

There is a tire forum here on Bitog.