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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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it looks like the driveshaft is shooting a mist of grease or oil out of the rear joint anyone know of a good replacement? I know the OEM part would be EXPENSIVE so wondering if there is a good aftermarket replacement maybe even made of aluminum?

would rather pay for a nice aluminum piece then a oem new part and im sure the price would be similar
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I have the autozone axle, i compared it to the oem one and its the same. Axles from other parts stores or The FEQ axles suck. I,ve had my autozone axle for 25k miles and its been great, no vibration and its the same thickness as original one. it even came with a new axle nut all for $60 bucks. Also has a liftime warranty. Majority of the axles are rebuilt by A1 cardone anyways.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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no not the axle the drive shaft as in connecting the tranny to the diff haha
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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its your diff mounts. they are liquid filled. just get some oem mounts, they are not that expensive.
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000maniac
its your diff mounts. they are liquid filled. just get some oem mounts, they are not that expensive.
If the oil is red(disch): that's it.
If not: then not

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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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they mounts werent torn and I filled them with poly anyway haha

its the driveshaft for sure, DSS wants 850 for an aluminum shaft WOW! lol
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Ummm how does an empty tube of metal with nothing lubricating it leak? Just wondering.....
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by THE_Loser
Ummm how does an empty tube of metal with nothing lubricating it leak? Just wondering.....
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the cv joint at either side has grease in it and it looks like the seal has failed I'm wondering if it can be fixed or only replaced
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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look for a used one on ebay or for someone parting out a salvage. probably get one for around 100-200

is it making any noises or did you just notice the grease spray?
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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i had this. take the drive shaft off pop the lil cap clean out the old grease which is now liquidy cause its so old and repack it with fresh grease and you will be good. i did this maybe 30k ago.
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