Worth it to replace my GST with OEM axles?

[stephen240]

So my axles are shot. I only noticed this because after my nut on my newly installed front lower control arm (the lateral one) came off.

Well I need to be realistic here, the car is a rust bucket. The trunk has a nice hole opposite the gst logo, the radiator support is rusted. Oh and where the trunk floor meets the rear fender is rusted through. But the engine was rebuilt around 40k ago, and new clutch and flywheel less then 10k (heavy duty clutch and lightweight flywheel).

Question being is it really worth it to replace my axles and control arms with quality stuff (OEM) with the car in its current condition?

I just really don't want to keep dropping money on the car if it won't be worth it.

 

[burkgonzo]

Autozone it, lifetime replacement.

 

[docb002000]

^^^^^ what he said beat me to it

 

[99gst_racer]

NAPA axles are also another great solution. Lifetime warranty and they're usually far cheaper than Autozone. I've been paying about $55 each for a 2G front CV shaft. And they've been holding up at 500+ ft/lbs torque no problem.

 

[mezzio]

Stay away from car quest, they only have a 3 year, and if you're 10 days past the warranty period they won't make exceptions