[vuthy335]

Good idea or bad idea? Aftermarket axles or stick oem only?

[Kwood-F10-535i]

Is there something wrong with the current Axles? What are you hoping to gain? How modded is the car?

[EL Jeffe 5]

have you upgraded turbo and have 500hp if not stick with OEM

[vuthy335]

Just cosmetic mods. Axles are making clicking noises when turning and driving straight on the highway. I put the car on a lift to see what's wrong and both boots on each side is ripped and greases all over. My mechanic suggests new axles, instead of just replacing the boots.

[ReeferCheefer]

I had both my clamps fall off this winter on the front. I suspect the cold weather, launching around 1.5k and flat spins. Anyhow, new boots wont fix the CV. If its clicking its fkd and will only get worse. Only my left one was clicking the right one i was able to just put the boot back on and grease before it was damaged. I wasn't unable to find anyone to rebuild it. New from dealer they are 800$. Took me a couple months to find one used on car-part.com paid 265$ shipped. Install is a bish, have to remove the full engine splash guard. GL

[M6NIAC]

Currently getting my axle replaced for the second time for the same issue at the dealer

[johnhva]

FWIW a couple of years ago I ordered two front axles for my daughter's Passat from Raxles.com. Great prices and easy R/R instructions (at least it was on the VW). I did them in my driveway in a couple of hours. I don't know if they have F10 axles or how hard the R/R would be but you might give them a call. http://www.raxles.com

[DaHeadlightGuy]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/201..._assembly.html

[vuthy335]

Thank you guys for the help! Much appreciated.

[leon0897]

Can anyone provide help? Don't want to shell out $1100 bucks to the dealer for a driver side axle assembly for 2011 535i xdrive. I think the OEM is made by the same company who sells the after market (GKN Loebro) but I can't find anyone with any in stock. Afraid to keep driving my car with the clicking sound because I don't know the possible risks for further driving. Any suggestions on where I can get the axle or what are the potential dangers of driving with the clicking for a few months until I get the part. Cost difference is pretty big ($330 vs $1100). Thank you!

[vuthy335]

Originally Posted by leon0897

Can anyone provide help? Don't want to shell out $1100 bucks to the dealer for a driver side axle assembly for 2011 535i xdrive. I think the OEM is made by the same company who sells the after market (GKN Loebro) but I can't find anyone with any in stock. Afraid to keep driving my car with the clicking sound because I don't know the possible risks for further driving. Any suggestions on where I can get the axle or what are the potential dangers of driving with the clicking for a few months until I get the part. Cost difference is pretty big ($330 vs $1100). Thank you!

I had the same thing happened. Mine quickly got to the point where it was shaking like the wheels were gonna fall off. I went on "LKQonline" website. It's an online junkyard and ordered one from a wrecked f10 5 series. Cost me about $179 if I remember correctly and my friend switched it out for me. Even comes with a 1 year warranty on all parts. It's been almost a year now and I haven't had any problems. Drives perfect.

[Milestune]

Just be sure to get BMW seals and clips!!!!!

[leon0897]

I ended up buying an bmw axle from a website called newparts, they sold it for $855 (with a $50 core rebate) and hopefully I should have it next week. Every other place didn't sell the OEM $350 axle and the place I'm having my car fixed will only install new parts. I'm wondering what could happen while I continue to drive the axle like this? I'm scared the wheel will come off or something but I don't have access to another car.

[Stück]

The wheel will not come off if the axle fails.

Worst case the CV breaks and the axle flops about whacking the suspension. The number of axles I've seen come into the shop with boots ripped for so long they were completely gone, and grease had given way to metal dust... you don't need to worry, drive normally and you'll be fine for a bit.

[leon0897]

Originally Posted by Stück

The wheel will not come off if the axle fails.

Worst case the CV breaks and the axle flops about whacking the suspension. The number of axles I've seen come into the shop with boots ripped for so long they were completely gone, and grease had given way to metal dust... you don't need to worry, drive normally and you'll be fine for a bit.

Thanks for the response but could that cause further damage or make me crash?

[jooobi3]

Originally Posted by Stück

The wheel will not come off if the axle fails.

Worst case the CV breaks and the axle flops about whacking the suspension. The number of axles I've seen come into the shop with boots ripped for so long they were completely gone, and grease had given way to metal dust... you don't need to worry, drive normally and you'll be fine for a bit.

So I got my CV Boot replaced like a year ago. I didn't really check up on it because the car was only driven for 6000 miles since. I went to put on the new tires today and realized that the CV section was bleeding out green grease again. If I observed no tear in my CV boot. What does this mean???

[Stück]

Originally Posted by leon0897

Thanks for the response but could that cause further damage or make me crash?

Of course it can, but its not likely, especially if you avoid beating on it.

Originally Posted by kthxbai

So I got my CV Boot replaced like a year ago. I didn't really check up on it because the car was only driven for 6000 miles since. I went to put on the new tires today and realized that the CV section was bleeding out green grease again. If I observed no tear in my CV boot. What does this mean???

Whoever installed the new boot likely did not crimp the clamps correctly and or overpacked it with grease.

[BMelchner]

Originally Posted by Milestune

Just be sure to get BMW seals and clips!!!!!

Can I take the clip off the old axle? Or do I have to buy a new one and replace the one on the aftermarket axle. I picked up the GKN axle today and installed it. Then it fell out of the diff. fun.