I've returned two for cracked boots.  No problem other than taking
the damn things off.

>Delivered-To: steph@mail-slkc.uswest.net
>Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 15:10:06 -0800 (PST)
>From: "George Lyle" <glyle@lenti.type2.com>
>To: "Steve Blackham" <steph@uswest.net>
>Cc: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, type2@type2.com
>Subject: Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99
>Status:  U
>
>
>
>On Fri, 9 Feb 2001, Steve Blackham wrote:
>
>>  Lately I've been checking regularly with my local Autozone.  In
>>  checking prices on obtaining various parts for my new 83 Vanagon
>>  project I came upon the following:
>>
>>  Late Bus thru Vanagon half shafts (axles) rebuilt......$99  ($25 core)
>>
>>  I've used these before on my A2's and find they have worked well +
>>  they have a lifetime warrantee..  New boots, rebuilt CVs on shafts
>>  ready to install with grease.  Their warrantee is generous.  I've
>>  replaced three sets of brake pads on my 89 Bronco II (400,000 miles)
>>  on this warrantee.
>
>that seems to be a pretty good deal if you have a thrashed axle.  I wonder
>if they would honor the warantee for a cracked boot or does the CV have to
>be gone first?
>
>The only bad thing would be that, with my luck, I would be on the road
>when I needed a replacement.  A half-shaft is awfully bulky and heavy to
>carry.  I normally carry a CV and a boot.
>
>George Lyle

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Steve Blackham
Centerville, Utah

77 transporter converted to camper (Westy top)
83 Vanagon  (New and current project)
87 Weekender