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NAPA drive axles, control arms for 850 850 1996

posted by  dandonnell on  Sat Apr 23 11:23 CST 2016
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Anybody had any experience with the new dive axles from NAPA they sell for $85 each. They are not remanufactured. Same question for the control arms, they are $88 each new.








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NAPA drive axles, control arms for 850 850 1996

posted by  Chris Mullet on  Mon Apr 25 09:27 CST 2016
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Personally I would prefer a rebuilt OE axle for $100 over a brand new Chinese unit for $85. Places like Axles Unlimited will back their rebuilds with pretty good warranties - like lifetime.
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NAPA drive axles, control arms for 850 850 1996

posted by  Milanomike on  Sun Apr 24 07:49 CST 2016
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Control arms that are crap will last ~25,000 miles, ask me how I know. PO put scan tech on the 850 just before I bought it, they are completely dead at 25K miles. These might be OK, if you can verify who makes them for NAPA. My problem with NAPA is they sell many levels of quality. I'd check FCP or eEuroparts or Tasca and see what known quality arms cost. Suggest Volvo OEM, Lemforder or other German made arms. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.








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NAPA drive axles, control arms for 850 850 1996

posted by  jwalker on  Sun Apr 24 07:58 CST 2016
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Mike brings up a good point. Check Tasca's website for prices. They sell OEM Volvo parts for close to aftermarket prices. I agree, with something as important as a control arm I would go OEM, Lemforder or something else of similar quality. The OEM ones are great as I have had to only replace the passenger side control arm on my 250k wagon!

Jim






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