Bubba The Great Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 I recently bought an USA market 2005 Volvo V50. My first Volvo and love the little guy. At 165,000 the right side axle is is toast and have a new OEM ready to install, However, Upon inspection the boot/s on the Drivers side is torn and I don't know how long it has been that way. My Volvo mechanic buddy says he has rarely ever seen a drivers side go bad. All that said would it be OK to buy a non oem axle? Rock Auto has one for 50$ bucks (SURTRACK/TRAKMOTIVE) that would be almost cheaper and easier than rebuilding the oem that might be ruined anyway. Any advice will be appreciated or a non oem brand that is good. Thanks Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 Check out Napa. They have pretty good new ones and of the 2 rebuilt I bought from there have been OEM axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikv11 Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 On the older Volvos, the non-OEM axles are notorious for being junk almost uniformly. Even though they have worked out for a few people. Guess why it's only $50 bucks? Getting one from a scrapyard is probably the most cost efficient way to go. So although boxpin's source may be better, personally I wouldn't mess with it. Driver's side and passenger side will show no difference in terms of longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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