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Originally Posted by Salty B.
Thanks y’all! I don’t think I’m gonna bother fixing that leveling sensor.
Got a new front right axle on order… the old one isn’t that old, maybe 30,000 miles on it.
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x5 axles….ugh.
My front right axle from FCP showed up today. The right front outer boot has been throwing grease for 2 years as I’ve ignored it. The GKN axle was on clearance a few weeks ago so I grabbed one and came up with a cunning plan.
The GKN axle itself seems to be a solid unit as long as you don’t run it with a shredded boot for 2 years, but the outer boot they use sucks badly in my opinion. I think too the small lift on my x5 may contribute to premature wear.
At any rate, I have an OE BMW boot kit and have decided to reboot the new axle before I pop it into the x5. Then, if the old axle joint happens to be ok, I’ll have a spare after I rebuild it. I’ll also get to compare the firmer material the OE boot is made of, to the more rubbery material used in the aftermarket boots.