CV Axle Replacements

[The Goose]

Who's had to replace a CV Axle? What did you do? OEM, aftermarket cheapie, or upgrade? I had Raxles on my old mk4 GTI, anybody go that route? Waiting for a quote from them, but not sure if I want to bite that bullet with it since OEM lasted this long with 84k, tons of autox, and a track day.

 

[Escape Hatch]

To be honest I am rather impressed with the power these stock axles can handle. OEM is pretty dang stout.

 

[The Goose]

I know right?

 

[JerseyDrew77]

To be honest I am rather impressed with the power these stock axles can handle. OEM is pretty dang stout.

Yeah, I haven't heard of anybody upgrading them or even seen any upgraded axles.

 

[2slowvw]

Who's had to replace a CV Axle? What did you do? OEM, aftermarket cheapie, or upgrade? I had Raxles on my old mk4 GTI, anybody go that route? Waiting for a quote from them, but not sure if I want to bite that bullet with it since OEM lasted this long with 84k, tons of autox, and a track day.

Also had raxles on my mk4 Jetta. Seems like on the 7s though it's not really needed unless you have a built block and turn it way up and do a bunch of drag trips.

 

[The Goose]

Left is the drivers side, correct? Looks like it fits everything.

5QM407271E

https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen_2...18/5QM407271E.html?clickSource=relatedProduct

 

[jay745]

Have raxles on my mk6 track car. They've been great, Marty is excellent to work with as well

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Have raxles on my mk6 track car. They've been great, Marty is excellent to work with as well

Yeah, I reached out to Marty to see if they make raxles for this platform and unfortunately they don't. Well, at least not for my power levels and he doesn't know of anybody that does.

 

[jay745]

Yeah, I reached out to Marty to see if they make raxles for this platform and unfortunately they don't. Well, at least not for my power levels and he doesn't know of anybody that does.

Try driveshaft shop?

 

[AceHammer]

I know the big turbo RS3s are running axles off one of the VW SUVs not 100% sure on the details however.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Try driveshaft shop?

Just looked and they don't have anything for the MK7.

 

[jay745]

Just looked and they don't have anything for the MK7.

Weird that both them and raxles can't help. They both make all kinds of custom things

 

[The Goose]

Can anyone tell me the difference between these? Both say they fit.


https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen_2017_GTI/CV-Axle-Assembly/55486470/5Q6407271E.html


https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen_2...18/5QM407271E.html?clickSource=relatedProduct

 

[Anthony3o55]

sorry to revive this old thread.

anyone know the part number for the passenger side axel?
mine is going bad throwing grease everywhere out of the axel.

contacted raxles and was quoted $349 for the standard one and $399 one for lowered vehicles. Any other cheaper options out there?
I don't track my car only daily it and drive spiritedly here and there.

 

[Sub-to-Dub]

sorry to revive this old thread.

anyone know the part number for the passenger side axel?
mine is going bad throwing grease everywhere out of the axel.

contacted raxles and was quoted $349 for the standard one and $399 one for lowered vehicles. Any other cheaper options out there?
I don't track my car only daily it and drive spiritedly here and there.

Is your car a manual or DSG? I'm assuming the part numbers would be different. Regardless, it looks like the OEM options are up in the $800 range.

Is the axle actually bad or just leaking some grease? If you caught it early enough and it hasn't run dry or been contaminated with dirt you could just regrease and replace the boot.

I did this recently for about $80 and a few hours of my time.