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PostPosted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:03 pm 
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Has anyone found a reliable source for new or rebuilt CV joint shafts?

I just found out tonight as I went to put the locking hubs back on after cleaning/refurbishing them that both CV joint shafts have torn boots. As I just got the truck, I have no idea how long they've been like that and how much contaminant intrusion has happened, so I have no idea how far gone they are.

I'm at the point now that if there are no longer any replacements available, I will stop the restoration process and part the truck out. But if there is some place to get some, I will grab a pair and continue on rebuilding the engine.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:08 pm 
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I saw CV Half Shaft Assembly on Rock Auto:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chev ... embly,2288

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:42 pm 
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Yeah, I saw that, too. But they've been out of stock for quite some time (measured in years).

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:39 am 
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Have you found any axles yet?

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:37 am 
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Nope, not at all. I'm currently trying to find somewhere local that might be able to rebuild them. Not holding out much hope, though. Bellingham is kind of a small town type city, heavily influenced by Seattle (in that everything is geared towards the university and Starbucks).

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:34 pm 
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I ordered 6 sets that showed compatible with my 79. None were even close. Pray you can find a used one that isn't destroyed.


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