Axle 101
04-03-2009, 08:16 PM
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I was trying to find a topic on this but didnt so here it is, my tiburon is on its way to getting D/S rotors with new semi metalic pads, but thats not all, my driver axle also needs to be replace as it makes a clicking noise whenever i make a right or left turn. My mechanic told me when its that-that usually it is recommended to change both driver and passenger axles. One last thing I found axles for my car in ebay but i keep finding them in automatic and some of the axles I have found either come with or w/o abs. now I know that an axle thats for automatic wont fit a standard tranny, but does the abs matter too? thanks in advance for your asnwers smile.gif
04-03-2009, 08:57 PM
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Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul
The ABS ones, if I remember right, come with a little toothed insert around near the knuckle.
I've got an ABS one on my non ABS RD 2.
I'd actually suggest you get a brand new one, from Napa Autoparts, it's worth not having another headache.
I've got an ABS one on my non ABS RD 2.
I'd actually suggest you get a brand new one, from Napa Autoparts, it's worth not having another headache.
04-03-2009, 09:04 PM
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yeah, compare the prices, if you can wait and it's cheaper at Rock Auto, get it there, if you need it immediately, Napa. I went all over to find one, but it took forever.
04-03-2009, 09:07 PM
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I bought one at advanced, waited 3 days, and it came in as a 1 1/2" thick axle. Ours are like 3/4". I would not buy one from advanced.
04-04-2009, 04:13 PM
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Look at this axle shaft I found in ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-98-Elant...sQ5fAccessories
it says that it fits both auto/standard tranny with or without abs, too good to be true? I also called my local napa store and asked for my specific axle and they have to order it but it comes up to $53.99, what do you guys think I should do? One last thing when I called up for my axle, the napa representative said, "tiburon? what is that cadilac"? LMAO that was funny.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-98-Elant...sQ5fAccessories
it says that it fits both auto/standard tranny with or without abs, too good to be true? I also called my local napa store and asked for my specific axle and they have to order it but it comes up to $53.99, what do you guys think I should do? One last thing when I called up for my axle, the napa representative said, "tiburon? what is that cadilac"? LMAO that was funny.