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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
Sockethead did you get the EMPI brand or the FEQ from ECS?
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FEQ. The design is a little different but works just as well. We're not easy on theX5 either so its had a good workout...
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Originally Posted by Dupersenior
Thanks for the responses. Yeah, the drive back from Chicago was awesome. My girlfriend came along to help with the driving, but I ended up driving the whole way, it was just too fun to stop.
It's probably a good idea to replace the entire half-shafts and joints. I don't know how long ago the boots tore or how much the joints have been contaminated and damaged already, so it's pretty likely at least one will need replacement eventually anyway.
Is it significantly harder to replace the whole axle than it is to replace the boot (from a DIY perspective)? It seems like when you've removed enough to replace the boot, you've done most of what you need to do to pull the entire half shaft/joint assembly and replace it.
Also, anyone have any experience with the different brands/prices for the half shafts? The $40 to $50 ones seem almost too good to be true, considering what a substantial part they are.
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Yea, I'd just replace the axles since you have no idea how long the boots have been cracked and leaking... you don't want to have to do it twice like I did. You're right, you still have to break everything down to do the boots.
Don't forget to replace the axle seal on the differential while you have the axle out.
The first time I did it, it took a couple of hours, the second time, I had the axle out in 45 minutes. There are a whole bunch of steps you can skip.
This pic shows how you can take the hub off as an assembly instead of taking all of the pieces off. That's my front left axle 2nd time around. and that's the FEQ axle
