Does anyone know if gsp axles are good on the b5 passats? I see German oem sells them and I know they normally sell quality products. I also see napa has a lifetime warranty on their axles but seems to have mixed reviews. I would like to explore other options before spending a lot on raxles.
B5 Axles
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PickleRick
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- TDI
- 05 GLS BHW sedan 5 speed conversion. BHW Carver SantaCruz in progress
I purchased a 99 v6 Passat to convert my 2005 Passat diesel to 5 speed back in 2019. The owner had just put new CV axles on the 99 before his timing chain tensioner gave.
I installed them and never had an issue. With the balance shaft delete I do notice rattles but they are behind the dash and not the CV axles. Gasser b5 and b5.5 owners have torn the dash out to hunt down these rattles.
My usual choice of vehicles have oversized mud terrains and leaf spring suspension on one or more axle, usually in rag top form, so my tolerance for rattling/noise/vibes is likely much greater than that of your modern day VW/Audi enthusiast.
For the TDI motor repairs/maintenance I never go with cheap parts(other than wix filters). For the car I generally go cheap. So far the only item that has bitten me in the butt is the eBay control arm kit. After two years the ball joint boots are starting to crack.
I installed them and never had an issue. With the balance shaft delete I do notice rattles but they are behind the dash and not the CV axles. Gasser b5 and b5.5 owners have torn the dash out to hunt down these rattles.
My usual choice of vehicles have oversized mud terrains and leaf spring suspension on one or more axle, usually in rag top form, so my tolerance for rattling/noise/vibes is likely much greater than that of your modern day VW/Audi enthusiast.
For the TDI motor repairs/maintenance I never go with cheap parts(other than wix filters). For the car I generally go cheap. So far the only item that has bitten me in the butt is the eBay control arm kit. After two years the ball joint boots are starting to crack.
MEgearhead
Veteran Member
I tried axels from AutoZone and they freaked out the anti-lock brakes. If you have stock axels with worn out cv joints I'd just replace the joints with either GKNs or genuine VW.
mkuiper
Well-known member
I'd go for GKN if you can. I think that's the only quality one from what I could find. Backordered at many places I just ordered mine for FCP eruo