Replacing rear wheel bearing and discovered the axle shaft split in the splines. No biggie, just get a new axle. Thought I'd replace both bearings at the same time and ripped the boot on the other axle. Was a great idea to just replace both axles at the same time until I saw how crazy expensive they are. How are Subaru rear axles $300-$400 each? And most Subaru parts sites do not carry the rear right axle for the 04 Baja Turbo MT.
I got my front axles a while ago from 1A Auto, but it appears they only sell fronts. Is there an option for reliable yet more economical rear axles anywhere?
Replace rear axles
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Replace rear axles
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Re: Replace rear axles
The Baja and Outback share a lot of body parts and almost all of the drive train. Have you check your local "salvage" yards?
2003 Subaru Baja
Automatic Transmission
About 215K miles.
Automatic Transmission
About 215K miles.
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Re: Replace rear axles
Found a salvage yard that is en route to a site visit i have to make next week. Says they have a Baja axle and a bunch of Outback 3.0 axles. Hopefully one of them matches.
Still just can't believe there are no replacement options.
Still just can't believe there are no replacement options.
~Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way!~