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> Are Rear Axles for 914 and 912 The Same, ... need a source for new 914 axles
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post Sep 1 2020, 10:38 AM
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I would post in classifieds but would like some info. I look up 914 axles and see lot of 912 and 911 axles show up; the specific 914 axles are really expensive (pelican). I am putting in a 2366 4 banger with a rebuilt 901 trans.

I still have 4 lug wheels, does that play a factor?

I need a new pair of axles this week; best for value sources out there?

Many thanks
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post Sep 1 2020, 10:44 AM
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Check with Bruce Stone
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post Sep 1 2020, 10:45 AM
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911 axles are not the same.
Have you opened up your axles and cv’s? They might just need rebuilding.
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post Sep 1 2020, 11:02 AM
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Axles are off. Mechanic says one is mush. CAN they be rebuilt? quickly? By a machine shop?
Was hoping to just but a pair ready to go, new or rebuilt. Mechanic rushing me.
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post Sep 1 2020, 11:48 AM
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we have rebuilt axles on the shelf, but if yours do not have broken cages and just minor grooves in the joints then your mechanic can clean everything meticulously, mix up all of the parts and reassemble. That way the joints would then wear in a new pattern so actually tight

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Axles are off. Mechanic says one is mush. CAN they be rebuilt? quickly? By a machine shop?
Was hoping to just but a pair ready to go, new or rebuilt. Mechanic rushing me.
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post Sep 1 2020, 07:36 PM
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About 2 years ago I bought a new set of complete axles from Jim Ellis Porsche, both for about 600 bucks. Just looked them up and now they are asking $742 each!
I have my old ones but they need to be reassembled, I'm near Corona CA.
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post Sep 4 2020, 06:18 AM
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If you really want to do it right and never worry about it again, then while not cheap. The Tarett Racing replacement axles are hard to overlook.

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post Sep 4 2020, 07:10 AM
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I'd suggest what the good Doctor recommended, will be fastest and likely lowest cost.

That engine will have some grunt so make sure you have the right washers on the bolts.
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Was considering the Doctor's offering but found a local driveshaft rebuilder that will do it. Dropped them off yesterday, pick up today.

All new parts rebuild: $250 for the pair.
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post Sep 4 2020, 09:41 AM
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Dropped them off yesterday, pick up today. All new parts rebuild: $250 for the pair.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Not to throw a monkey wrench in your find but New CV's have not been available for some time? Is your builder using T1 CV's?
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post Sep 4 2020, 11:29 AM
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Was considering the Doctor's offering but found a local driveshaft rebuilder that will do it. Dropped them off yesterday, pick up today.

All new parts rebuild: $250 for the pair.


For your fellow SoCal 914 guys - what shop did you find?
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post Sep 4 2020, 01:23 PM
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If you really want to do it right and never worry about it again, then while not cheap. The Tarett Racing replacement axles are hard to overlook.

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That is well worth the money. Maybe someday for me..
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QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Sep 4 2020, 04:18 AM) *

If you really want to do it right and never worry about it again, then while not cheap. The Tarett Racing replacement axles are hard to overlook.

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That is well worth the money. Maybe someday for me..


I bit the bullet and got these. The6 are worth the cost and you will be hard pressed to make them fail.
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I've disassembled, cleaned and checked many old CVs for cracked components - then if all are OK, reassembled and greased-up, and reversed the rotation (side-to-side).

Make sure to note which CVs were driver side & passenger side and rebuild them one at a time to keep track of where they originally came from.

It's a messy job, but worth it in cost avoidance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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