Ken52

The boots on my rear axle are in good condition – no leaks. However I am starting to get some noise coming from it. The price of a new assembly is crazy. So I am trying to think of a different way to go.
One would be to go aftermarket. But I am afraid of china crap.
Another way would be to rebuild just the moving parts that could be causing the noise. However it doesn’t look like these separate OEM parts are available.
Lastly I could buy (eBay) a used axle with low mileage and hope for the best.
Has anybody had to deal with this problem? Looking for advice

dan25man

I mean you can take the axle CV assy out and put new grease in them and put them back in? But if you've already got axial play in them they need to be replaced because the metal has been worn down. ebay or a pick-and-pull would be a good option if you're set on OEM. Idk why a DORMAN or MOOG known after market vendor wouldn't warrantee their parts? Just because it's made somewhere else doesn't mean it's going to fail...

Lexicon1

Am in agreement w dan25man. I had a hit and run person slam into my older Tacoma, Damaged the front passenger main wheel components as the car got slammed sideways into the curb. I had requested new parts from my trusted mechanic, but his choice was to get a low mileage OEM main assembly from a lower mileage Tacoma. His point of view was that the OEM will outlast parts which are new but not OEM. Better quality materials. Thats my vote.

Ken52

I agree with both of you. The only thing made today is junk. I'll just go to eBay and wait for a low mileage part. Thanks for your input.
Ken

dwoods801

Entire vehicles today are junk! They have so many issues by 60,000 miles that they aren't worth fixing. And I am talking about nice looking cars going to the wrecking yards these days cause they aren't worth fixing. It's getting ridiculous

DJWLDW

Ken

Have you looked at Megizip.net for the original OEM parts? They just had another 15 percent off sale. Check them out you might be able to find them new at a reasonable price. Lot of guys here order from.

MegaZip - Genuine OEM Parts From Japan, USA, UAE | Online Store

Rear Axle Shaft & Hub for 2001 - 2005 Toyota LEXUS SC UZZ40 | U.S.A. sales region, , 17829062-917431 (megazip.net)

Dennis

Ken52

MegaZip $776 + shipping. That's crazy money. eBay used is under $100. I'm in no rush. Just going to wait for the lowest mileage parts possible.

DJWLDW

So I guess what I hear you saying is that your 2002 SC 430 with 287,000 on the clock is not worth $1000, worth of new parts. Ok I can get behind that. Don't agree with it but I was just trying to help source the parts that you said were not available.

Dennis

bmanone

How do you know it's the axle and not a rear wheel bearing or a bearing in the differential? Is it making a popping sound, indicating a warn axle cv joint?

Ken52

I finally got a mechanic over to my house. As he got under the car I manually moved the rear wheel in all directions. It turns out to be a rear wheel bearing. I live down here in 100 degree heat and 100 percent humidity. So I'll get around to this in September

DJWLDW

Ken

Glad it turned out not to be as serious as you thought. Had to replace both the front wheel bearings on my Granddaughter's 2008 Infiniti GX35 with 134K on the clock this year.

Dennis

bobster99

A bit off subject but there is something going on with Nissan/Infiniti Wheel Bearings. I have a friend with a pristine Q70L with just around 100K and both front bearings are making noise... once I started hitting Infiniti forurms I was seeing multiple people complaining about these bearings starting to fail around 80K. I guess this is why we are driving Lexus and haveing this issue at almost 300K miles :-P

Ken52

As I said earlier in this thread I am going to wait until the weather is nicer before replacing the rear wheel bearings. Also I am waiting on MegaZip for their best discount. However as I think about it I’m sure Lexus doesn’t make there own bearings. If they are good bearings they are probably German made. And they are probably stocked already in the USA for easy online purchase. Does anyone know who makes these bearing and the manufacturer’s part no?

Bgw70

Try KOYO or Nachi
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25609613063...Bk9SR8DHpa-iZA

Ken52

Bgw70 that was a great lead. If I was to drive down to my local Lexus dealer (Ha, Ha) a pair of rear wheel bearings would have been $258. MegaZip would have been $160 which is better. However I found the same item on eBay for $110. Thanks!