This is the drive bucket removed from the axle. the spot I'm pointing to with the pen is a weak link in this car, which becomes pitted with time. You can remove both buckets and swap them from axle to axle, and it will be as good as new. You'll be using a new surface which is virtually unused...

 

Very interesting

 

What are the signs that its weakening?

 

vibration in the rear driving over 30 mph

 

 

The rear of the car or sweetj? Now that would be like a bunny, wouldn't it?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

so is that what has to be done to fix the vibration problem? i have an 01 and my car vibrates when i go over 35 mph and when i step on the gas it shakes, even more when in vtec.

 

Yup...axle bucket swap

 

Hey .... I have an appt on Tues for Honda to look at my car and if that is what the problem is they will fix it under good will. Complete new axles

 

my car is going into the shop this week too. i hope it would be fixed without me paying for anything