front axle source

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Mad Mallard, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. Mad Mallard

    Mad Mallard the mad mallard

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    i'm getting a nasty noise that seems to be coming from the front passenger axle when moving at any speed.



    visual inspection isnt showing anything major; i serviced it once with my Dad's help months ago when the boot tore, but it was a pain. what could be the cause?

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    came to find out most people simply replace the whole drive axle because of the annoyance of working on it.

    where can I source one affordably? Someone at the time said they were running high HP setup on axles they got from ebay, no problem.
     
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  2. Matt

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    I think subaru sells OEM remanned axles that are actually brand new. I'd get one from the dealer.

    Otherwise, Autozone should be fine.
     
  3. Mad Mallard

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    .... now i'm suspicious i have an alignment problem. guess i need a pro before i start buying things....
     
  4. KGraska

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    Could possibly be a bad wheel bearing also. If you over tightened the axle nut when doing the axle it could have caused the wheel bearing to fail prematurely.
     
  5. Sparta

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    I have a plethora of axles I can sell you super cheap. lmk if it turns out to be an axle
     
  6. Jake

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    Wheel bearing, axle, or front diff. All sound the same initially. Once the front diff eats itself a little more it will sound like someone with a baseball card made of metal in your 'spokes'
     
  7. Mad Mallard

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    :( front diff? good grief.

    do those just simply wear out? I am coming up on 200k.
     
  8. Mad Mallard

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    after inspection, shot strut making noise is suspected... guess i need to shop for suspension
     

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