My axles are deffinatly messed up! I got a pair of axles already lined up to buy for cheap. But before I get them I want a couple of q's answered. I am getting two or three noises for the tires or around them. First the "click-click-click", then a hissing noise when the car is going at around 30 mph and above, and then sometimes it sounds like something is rubbing against something moving. Do all of these noises come from the axles being busted? Second q is how much will a shop charge to put them on? I could put them on with some help from some fellow max owners but it might be a big job. Some help please.

 

Click click click = Your axels CV joints are gone.

Hisssssing could be your brake pads.

 

You also want to check into the wheel bearings... sounds like their symptoms too, I'd get an opinion from like 3 different tire/suspension shops and then take whatever they say with a grain of salt. If your driveshafts/axles are the problem, you can replace them yourself - it is not hard - I can give you a rundown of it, or check my 5spd conversion page

Good luck!

 

If you have a line on some "cheap" axles, you'll probably end up replacing them within a year anyway.

I (and most of the ORG) recommend getting new axles from www.raxles.com

They use all new joints with precision fit boots and Amsoil synthetic grease. They have good prices and great service.

 

Can you give me that run down cause i have some guys that will help me. Thanks.

 

Is this noise like a roaring noise that gets worse when turning left or right? If so it is your bearings.

 

No the noise sounds like the brake pads I think. The sound is more like "tsss- Tsss- tsss-" and sometime becomes contant but when I tap the brake it goes away.

 

Sounds like warped rotors.......I can help ya out with replacing the axles... I replaced both about a month ago.... It was a project, but definetely doable with little mechanical skills... Need like a 26mm or 28mm socket...not exactly sure which one, but get that for the axle nut...If you want some help, I can give ya my cell number for any questions you encounter along the way...

Jason

 

I am pretty sure it is not warped rotors because I have tried to stop really sudden and there is no vibration whatsoever. I am not sure though. Where are you located? The more hands the better so if you would want to help that would be super.

 

how much are the axles from raxles.com???

 

Im not sure, I am getting them from my friend. They are pretty much brand new and he is selling them both to me for 150.

 

I got a rebuilt OEM axle (good as new) for $49.99 from Jockos. My car vibrated and clunked in turns and had all symptoms you describe minus the hissing. Labor for install was $100. for one axle-not too bad.

 

Wow - with 2 people it's a 20 minute job usually - With one person, maybe 30 minutes.

If you have a shop and a lift with air tools, you can do it in 15 minutes by yourself.

So this shop charged you $100 for 15 mins of labor? That sucks!

 

I am in North Dakota.....doubtful I am near you....



Jason

 

Yeah im in DC thats a little far away but thanks for the offer.

 

I thought it wasn't too bad. I had them bleed my brakes too but that was $20. so it costs only $80. Not too bad. Hell I'd pay you $80 to do that any day of the week and drink a beer and watch.

 

hmm im glad i saw this thread. I test drove a 96 GLE 5 speed and when eccelerateing it had a kinda whistlin blowoff type sound near the right rear side of the car. The car stops great and has great get up an go but just when speedin up and constant speed it had the whistlin noise goin on. I dunno what it could be. Im not gettin the car but i am curious.

 

Dont worry Chris. I have the two sockets already to remove both axels. We can take car off that once you get the money for the axels.