junk250 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I've been looking around for a month or 2 for "New" 1st gen axles for the 1979 Subaru dl that fits the 79 front drive auto. They actually have them in stock, fits Gen 1 from 1973-1979. The ONLY place I could find one at all is from GSP North America and they had it new, not rebuilt for a decent price. I'll let you know when I get then if they ar OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 In for results when parts arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Chinese made and I have not read many good reports about them... Hopefully you will be OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've had bad experiences with GSP axles. The tolerances inside the joints are usually too tight or too loose and can cause vibrations and clicking. Hopefully you have better luck with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk250 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Yea, I'm not crazy about a non Japanese part on a Subaru or Toyota. I would never put an aftermarket part on my 79' Corolla wagon,and it was still rolling strong with 800,000 miles. Had it 18 years and it was never on a wrecker. But it looked like an option, since NAPA said 1979 Subaru Axle "No parts for you". These are about the ONLY axles I could find that fit 1st gen Subaru. Raxles had them in stock but 150.00 each, I wish I could afford those.. At least I get to keep the original axles for repair later. Two year warranty, I'm guessing I might need it. Edited September 24, 2015 by junk250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk250 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I received the NEW GSP Axles, and I was pretty impressed out of the box. They look and feel pretty nice, but I havn't installed them yet, I'll know better when I get them installed. Since NOBODY else seems to be able to get new Axles for a 1st gen Subaru, I guess it "is what it is". They do have 2 year warranty. I'll try to post some pics of them. Edited September 29, 2015 by junk250 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk250 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I forgot to update this post, sorry.... and an update. The GSP axles fit like a glove, no ticks,shakes ect. after 6 months or so. They were not cheap like a 35.00 rebuilt FORD axle, but seem to be very high quality(and the only NEW axles available I could find) . I think I paid about 80.00 each. GSP provides most axles to the world market, made in China but not rebuilt, all new manufacture. I'm impressed ! And no, I don't work for GSP. Edited May 29, 2016 by junk250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?keyword=cv+half+shaft+%21s%21+axle+shaft&year=1978&make=Subaru&model=Brat&vi=1267624 http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,1978,brat,1.6l+h4,1267624,drivetrain,cv+half+shaft+assembly,2288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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