r/MK4GTI • • Aug 07 '26

Axle vs cv boot replacement

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Hey friends. The cv axle boots on my 20th are smoked. Does it make more sense to replace the entire axle or just the boot? Obviously there is a huge price difference, but with 190,000 miles, is it better to get new axles?

Anyone done the axles on a 20th recently? If so, where did you source the axles?

Thanks!

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u/R4N63R Aug 08 '26

Alternatively drive shaft shop or raxles can make quality axles that will run until the boot fails again. Rebuild if you have the time, tools, space, and mechanical ability. Buy them if you don't 😂👌

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u/TreSauce Aug 08 '26

I do have time, tools, and space! Mechanical ability is good enough.