dr_sharp Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Whats up with this? Chinese knockoff? http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/DC/18220-05150625.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=DN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=2005-2009+Subaru+Legacy+Axle+Assembly+EMPI+Front+Left+05-09+Subaru+Axle+Assembly+2007&gclid=CIL3_bfLq7MCFUWnPAodnxkA6w Every subaru parts website I can find has them listed anywhere from 325 up to 350 per axle. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Also, DTA even cheaper [ame=http://www.amazon.com/SB2043-Premium-Axle-Drive-Assembly/dp/B007NZ91S2/ref=au_pf_ss_2?ie=UTF8&Make=Subaru%7C13&Model=Legacy%7C64&Year=2007%7C2007&carId=001&n=15684181&s=automotive]DTA SB2043 New Premium CV Axle (Drive Axle Assembly) : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame] lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex843 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have one of those EMPI axles in my car right now. Front passenger side. It works, no fitment issues, but was a little bit heaver than the OEM. Think I paid 80 at a local parts store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbrody Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have an EMPI front axle as well - great axle, no issues after 40k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I paid $80 bucks for some 100% new axle for the wagon over 2 years ago at the local Advance Auto parts. I have no idea what brand it is. Works great. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes...EMPI = cheap Chinese knock off. They have been making vintage VW parts for years. Some of their stuff is just fine. Other stuff can be garbage. It seems that mainly their Quality Control is to blame. Sometimes parts get thru to the customer that should have been rejected....at least in the VW world. Not sure how their subaru stuff is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm leaning toward this company at this point: http://www.raxles.com/ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachste Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Raxles (Marty is a great guy) is a great company. I used them when I owned my passat, and had multiple friends that used them as well. Marty only uses OEM axle shafts, and all new cv joints, no re grinds, and uses high quality boots. Highly suggest them, never heard one complaint from a vw guy. He even sends a shipping label for you to send your core back to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 they have a pretty big booth here at SEMA If I have time tomorrow, I'll drop by their booth and take a closer look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My front passenger axle needs to be replaced due to a torn boot that I have no idea how long it's been torn. I was quoted around $80 at Autozone, a few people here have said they have the Autozone (whatever brand it is) part and there are no issues. What is Raxles charging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachste Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I want to say for my passat, I paid around $190 or $200 shipped, plus $100 core if you don't have an OEM axle to ship back for a core. He doesn't charge the core up front though, he gives a couple weeks to ship the core back. If it's beyond that, I believe you can still send the core back and get the charge back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachste Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 just looked it up on my bank statement, it was actually $219.80 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 he quoted me $150 which already includes a core charge. but he said that they include a prepaid ups sticker to ship the core back. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for the input guys. I think I'm leaning toward this company at this point: http://www.raxles.com/ These guys do great work. Used their axles on my old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Yes...EMPI = cheap Chinese knock off. They have been making vintage VW parts for years. Some of their stuff is just fine. Other stuff can be garbage. It seems that mainly their Quality Control is to blame. Sometimes parts get thru to the customer that should have been rejected....at least in the VW world. Agreed. Back in the 1960s and 70s, the original EMPI was known for high-quality aftermarket parts in the air-cooled VW world and, to this day, the original EMPI products still fetch top dollar. However, sometime during the late 1970s, the EMPI name was acquired by a company known as Mr. Bug and the new "EMPI" is just not the same. In fact, it's gotten much worse in recent years with some of their Chinese made parts. Here's a photo of a Chinese-made EMPI 1,700 lb. pressure plate that failed after less than 1,000 miles in my 1966 VW Karmann-Ghia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Too Many examples of cheap empi parts from the *new* empi to list. sactojesse....I recognize that username from thesamba! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Rock Auto, get the A1 Cardone select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 update for price - I ordered 2 front axles from Raxles. Total cost was $350 including shipping both ways. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Too Many examples of cheap empi parts from the *new* empi to list. sactojesse....I recognize that username from thesamba! lol Guilty as charged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regardie Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I get Rebuilds from CV of Ochala. They design and manufacture CV axles themselves, as well as rebuilding auto axles. I have one on the way for my new to me 00 GT, after replacing both fronts on my last Legacy. I think it was $65 plus shipping from Florida with a $30 core charge if I don't send the old axle back. Great quality and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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