2002 Suzuki Quadrunner Rebuild Front Axle Shafts

[Mudflap64]

I'm looking for some advice on re-building my front axles on a 2002 Suzuki Quadrunner (ltf500f) My left front outer joint sounds like a popcorn machine when I make a sharp turn. I looked on Ronnies and they want $429 each for a complete shaft so that is out of the question! Has anyone here fixed their shafts on an "as needed" basis? I generally use the quad to plow snow and for yard clean-up in good weather. I just recently put a set of ITP Mudlite XTR's on for plowing, so I'm sure they "helped" the shaft fail due to the extra stress from the added traction. I'd like to hear your story about re-building your axles. Thanks.

[dirtjunkie85]

Check out Rocky mountains site they offer OEM parts here is a link and if I am following you right it should only be about 100.00 to fix the outer joint hope this helps.

OEM Parts | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

[Birddog4x4]

I would throw some gorilla's or tuners axles in to eliminate future problems. My .02 cents! But if you are wanting to just repair OEM, they have step by step instructions on rebuilding cv axles on youtube! That is how I learned to mess with mine.

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Paul is the owner of the site, and he can get you a good price on aftermarket axles / OEM rebuild kits! Just tell him that Birddog4x4 sent you.

[Ajmboy]

I would also try Gorilla Axle rebuild kits

* Thread moved to Suzuki Forum, added year, make, and model to thread title.

[Mudflap64]

Looks like the outer cage cracked. I cut the boot clamps and slid the boot up the shaft to inspect it. The outer cage is broken into 2 peices. all the balls are still in place, thats definately the source of the noises. I greased the heck out of it and put some old style clamps back onto the boot. Looks like a rebuild is in order. They don't look too hard to do, finding the right parts might be a challenge. Hopefully it makes it until spring.

Sorry, I wasn't sure how busy this forum was so I put it in the AG.

Edited February 3, 2011 by Mudflap64

[trev0006]

I bought some from that website, very nice.

I would throw some gorilla's or tuners axles in to eliminate future problems. My .02 cents! But if you are wanting to just repair OEM, they have step by step instructions on rebuilding cv axles on youtube! That is how I learned to mess with mine.

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Paul is the owner of the site, and he can get you a good price on aftermarket axles / OEM rebuild kits! Just tell him that Birddog4x4 sent you.

[justin carver]

Does anyone know the part number to the CV axles and if they are the same for left and right sides?