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Lower on 186,000 mile old Axles = violent shaking

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EclipseTrbo420A

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Jan 23, 2004
WhiteOak/PGH, Pennsylvania
After a long process of trial and error on many different parts of the car, I have found my problem. I guess since the axles have worn at stock ride height for so long the angle they have now from the recent suspension work and lower is not agreeing with their internalls.

My question is could I rebuild the axles with a kit or maybe replace the bearing inside them?

Should I just try to replace CV Joints? If so would Inner or outer be stressed because of this lower?

Where should I look to buy the CV Joints?

If not CV Joints, where is the best place to get some replacement axles. I only need the front two.

Aftermarket and OEM suggestions welcome, but I dont really want to break the bank if I dont have to, meaning OEM is fine if its much cheaper.

Lastly at what mileage do you think I should stop considering used axles as an option due to the fact that they them selves would also have stock wear characteristics.

Please guys give me your suggestions also if you know anything else that would fix this let me know thanks ! - Matt :dsm:
 
mr95gst said:
O'rielly axles are good if you lower the car to much the boots will rip. Make sure the angle of the axle is not to great. You can also solve this problem with a replacement boot that has wider ridges for flexing.

I'm having problems with my boots tearing repeatedly because of my new suspension.

Does anyone have a sugestion of where to get a boot with a wider ridge?

Is it off of a different car?
 
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