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Originally Posted by Rebel79
I just want to start by commending the support efforts of the users in this discussion and hopefully someone can guide me with my issue.
I have a 06 X5 3.0 and just recently noticed the outer boots on both sides cracked. I don't have any steering noise except for an occasion faint crackling when turning completely right. After speaking to local BMW dealers, they advise the boot replacement will be 700 and axle replacement (preferred by them) will run about 2000.
Originally, I was going to attempt the boot replacement myself, but after reviewing the issues you guys are having, I am reluctant. I am now leaning toward purchasing GKN LOEBRO re-manufactured axles for 330 each online. Your thoughts on re-manufactured axles? I rather change the axles by a local mechanic then struggle with the boots and risk damaging something else. Don't want him hammering the wrong place or forgetting the C-Clip which will cause more problems later.
Additionally, if anyone local to me, central jersey, can recommend a reasonable and experienced x5 mechanic, I would be very grateful.
Any helpful advice or recommendations you guys can provide would be very much appreciated. I am a new BMW owner.
Thanks for all your help in advance!
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Not sure where in NJ you are, but I used a shop in Madison who was very competent, as well as I can recommend Redline Speed Worx in Washington, NJ, they do many European high performance builds and things like axles are a walk in the park for them.
GKN Loebro remans are good axles, you shouldn't have issues with quality. I also recommend Raxles (
www.raxles.com), they are OE unit cores but they have NEW inner and outer joints among other premium options, they are a small shop in Georgia but axle replacement is all they do. Used them on my old VW with great results, they really scream quality and I was quoted 250 per side for new Raxles axle units.
Good luck!