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Old 04-15-2013, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GTBill View Post
Went out for a ride last night and heard a "POP' from the rear of the car. Then quickly noticed the engine increased RPM and speed was dropping off. -Busted Axel, CV Joint-Differential are OK. Happened in traffic at 40mph.

I had heard SF was having axel issues in the older cars but mine is an '06 build. Boo Ho.
So, any one with any repair suggestions or valauable information ?
Do we need to trailer it somewhere? I'll be around all week (on and off) if you need some help.

EDIT: I remember someone else with an earlier car who got replacement axles from http://www.driveshaftshop.com/


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