I agree.  The new EMPI's are pretty nice (even thought they're made in
China).  A lot better than the rebuilt assemblies from ARI.

And you definitely can do better than $120 if you look around.  We sell them
here in Sacramento for $88.52/each, plus shipping.

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Mark Drillock
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: replacement cv/axle assembly

The manual axles are the same both sides. Don't waste your money on
"rebuilt". You can buy brand new EMPI axles reasonably and no core
hassle. List vendors sell them currently for $120-135 depending on
vendor. You can even do a little better if you know where to look. On
the East coast Vanagain or Bus Depot are you best bets. Everybody sells
the same ones at that price point. I have installed them several times
and will do so again.

http://www.vanagain.com/

http://www.busdepot.com/

On the West Coast I like Van-Cafe, very prompt shipping.

http://www.van-cafe.com/

Mark

pepperd wrote:
> hey list
> need to replace cv in rear of 84 MT 1.9 and i just plan on pulling the
whole axle assembly and  popping in a new one.
>
> first question...on MT side is interchangeable, not specific as in AT
correct?
> second... i have been to some flaps  to find out what is available from
them in order to same on the shipping charges to me and fro with the core(if
rebuilt).  anyone have anything good or bad to say about EMPI, AMT or
DURABUILT rebuilds?  can get whole assembly of rebuilt for about 65 bucks
without any shipping.  alternative is a list vendor, but then shipping to
and fro adds up fast...
>
> thanks
> don p
> carolina ri
> 84 westy
>
>
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