1st AND 2nd (will fit) Gen MS3 and MS6 Axle BRAND SPANKIN NEW Replacement Option- both for $140!?
 

2 New DTA CV Axles L R Mazda 3 mazdaspeed Model 2 3L Turbo Manual Only | eBay

User Axlestore is DriveTech America, who makes a ton of stuff. One of em, axles. $140 shipped for the pair-NEW. This is for 2007-2009 Mazdaspeed 3.

@Grumpyjap; had mentioned this elsewhere that he has had good luck with em. Rock Auto is junk, break apart, etc.

So since my driver's side boot is torn, I got both for $140 on the way. I will keep you all posted on my outcome.

UPDATE: Found both front axles for MS6 for $179!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-CV-Axl...-/131265427638

I will ask em about rears.

From the auction page:
Brand New CV Axle from a Large Auto Parts Distributor in North America.
O.E. Quality, OS9000, ISO 9002


Product Feature

· 100% Brand New Axles

· Made to OE quality standards and performance.

· Assembled with specially formulated grease to resist high temperature and reduce friction.

· Premium-grade boots with excellent tolerance to resist high and low temperature.

· Includes threads and splines to guarantee proper fit and easy installation.

· Backed up by 1 year warranty.



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Warranty

All axles come with a 12 month warranty. We will replace any parts supplied by us that in our opinion are proven defective. We are not responsible for items when subjected to abuse (off-road, competitions), commercial use, improper installation, accident, or normal wear.



About us

We carry a wide range of new CV axles. Every new axle we carry is TS16949. ISO9002 and QS9000 certified. They are made to meet or exceed OEM quality. If you need only one side or couldn't find the item you need, please send us a message.

are these oem unites repaired with reground housings?

Brand new. Did you read the ebay page?

Fingers crossed for the part to fit right!

Nice find!

We'll shit. Axle coming from California. Will arrive the Thursday, as I am getting my AC compressor swapped. May not be here before it's done.

I'm following this for some reviews as I just got bent over at the dealer 30 minutes before this posted. If these are a viable replacement it will be a godsend for the comunity.

I was using the driver side dta axle and it was handling 350whp fine. Something tore the boot and caused it to take a shit. Found another axle here in sc from parks auto with lifetime warranty. We will see how it holds up after I get my engine back in.

Just when you raised up the car @Downmented;

1st Gen MS3 and MS6 Axle BRAND SPANKIN NEW Replacement Option- both for $140!?
 

I used the DTA axle on the drivers side. I still have a brand new passenger side in the basement. Lasted 3 months and started clicking. Had to be replaced this weekend with an OEM.

I cant keep going through axles.

6's NEED an option for rear axles. Right now it's DSS or OEM. Only cheap option is used OEM which are a bitch to find.

I bought these probably a year ago. Only swapped my driver side but so far, it's been great. Over 15k miles on em so far and no problems. I have the passenger one in storage in case.

If only they made driveshafts...

Just to clarify, you bought the same axles that Raider posted? If so, what are your mods just to get more of an idea how they'll hold up for others. Thanks

Yup same axles and I'm fully bolted.

Axles arrived yesterday, but too late for my guy to install em. Probably next week.

That said, I contacted them for the MS6 rear axles, and they will look into getting them produced. I told him there is a high demand.

You should ask about driveshafts too. There are probably more people here with busted grease-boots than are willing to admit as much.

I have not even gone as far to research if they make any.

I can only say, log into ebay, pm the guy. More requests, higher chance of getting em made.

YEAS

My passenger side half shaft boot is torn somewhere. Haven't been able to see where but I got green grease all over the inside of my wheel. I was gonna rockauto it but now I'm wondering if they're poor quality?

I've had these on my car since the winter, still going good. no rips in the boot. Only one track day. 3 - 30 minute sessions.

Cannot thank you enough for the tip. Sitting on my workbench, awaiting install.

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Still awaiting installation. Life getting inthe way.

What difference, if any, is there between the gen juan and pu axles?

I'm curious about the pu love too. Not that I'm pushing enough to break an axle. Yet.

I had this installed on my gen1 and I also sent one to he who shall not be named-- Teddy --and he confirmed it fit on a gen2 as well.

Which side fits pu?

Well like I mentioned earlier, I've been running these for over a year now on my genone and still no problems. So they seem to hold up well

@Derp;

Also, if you have trouble getting the CV axle out (driver's side) rent the CV axle puller attachment and slide hammer from Autozone. Use a dremel to cut out the opening a little bit because it's just a hair too small to fit over our thick shafts.

Drivers side.

Wonder if same for passenger, too, or if that is the big difference.

No idea. I have a passenger side one just sitting in the basement still in the box.

I will too, lol.

:)

I ordered these last week and went to install my passenger one on monday and I dont know if anyone else who has these can report the same findings or not, but the dta axles are definately smaller, and lighter than oem. Not sure if they are made of a better quality material possibly? But they appear the same size as whats on my 05 mz3
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I did install it, and at this point can not say there are any issues with it, other than possible longevity since its not as beefy. But if those who have had these for a year or longer can attest to them being smaller like this and havent seen a failure that would set my mind at ease

I don't see any problem with them being not as beefy as one manufacturer can use higher quality materials especially in low volume parts, but I do with them being shorter. Maybe you've got the MS6 axle?

As for gen1 vs. gen2, they have the same tranny and diff and the only thing that was concerning was the distange between the diff and wheel hub, so if the axle length was good on one side most probably is good on the other.

I dont believe its shorter, I think the cv boots are just more relaxed with 170k miles on them. that inner boot on the old one is stretched out from being pulled out on when still bolted into the spindle

raider, what part of FL are you in? there's a company called raxles in gainesville. they rebuild them. i called and they said they're thinking of firing up a line for the 3's, "especially the sport version". the guy knows there is a market for quality axles and they're thinking of making them.

maybe if someone local offered assistance, they'd be more likely to move on it?

Contacting Raxles - Raxles Inc.

It's about 2 hours south. I know of them. I think they even made a few, but were not cheap.

Anything has to be cheaper than the $950 insurance paid for my driver side...

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Is your axle made of gold? $950?! That's ridiculous

That was the price from Mazda lolAttachment 179289

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I'm betting that subtotal includes the "o/h lt side suspension" 3.3 hrs labor in that total. whatever the hell o/h means overhaul possibly?

Labor is totaled separately, left column is part cost per line item, right column is labor cost per line item. That next one down is overhaul left suspension labor, yes.

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I was going to store the MS3 for the winter this year because I needed to replace the axel and I didnt want to fork over the money for it yet and laziness. After considering ppl have been ok with these and my friends bf works at a shop. I think I will have to order these and just drive the MS3 for its 3rd winter with me! woo thanks for the awesome find!

Bump.. need a driver side so I'll throw this in mine and see how they hold up against 500hp.. lol

Bumpity bump bump

So, long story short, my wheel bearing is bad. Got a new one, got it pressed in, still have play in the wheel. Sad fucm it, but a gen2 knuckle assembly with ~20 or 40k miles (I forget tbh). Put that in WITH the dca axle, and have no issues. So, that means the knuckles are identical between gen1 and 2. I also took a few slight measurements. Not 100% accurate, had gloves on and my phone was a bitch. But you get the point.

Stocker
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Dca

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Hub nut just because
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Now... Let's see how long it takes 500 hp at 28psi to crinkle can this axle...


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Dang, really wanna know if they are exchangeable

I'd say potentially.. I have a spare axle now.. So next time we have a pu pulling an axle I can compare the splines.

Wait.. are we trying to determine if gen1 axles fit into a gen2 tranny @Raider? I swear I've read of people swapping trannies for the longer gears on the pu's. Or maybe that was something people have just thought of?

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The transmissions ate definitely interchangeable, couple locals swapped a while back. I don't know if they kept their original axles or swapped those too but I'm certain it didn't involve a knuckle swap.

Edit: talked to one of them and he said from what he remembered they kept their same axles; he has a pu they put the gen 1 trans in.

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Gen 2 and gen 1 axles are interchangeable.

I have a gen2 drivers side current in my gen1.They probably arent going to make either side different.

Anyone have first hand experience putting one of these on the passenger side of a pu? Or am I going to have to be the test subject?

Yes, you are!

Just out of curiosity I wonder what the differences are since they have different part numbers, if any would would like to shed light on it :)

There numerous part numbers for these axles. Even numerous ones within the same year.

I have had axles that the center section is massively solid the whole length between boots, others that are smaller in only the center but on the ends are larger right before the boots and others that are small on one side through the center and the axle closest to the hub boot gets larger

mini necro on this thread;

so my cv boot shit the bed a couple of weeks ago, and after going back and forth with trying to fix the boot, I said fuck it, and removed the whole axle (drivers side). I will say this, after being an idiot and trying to take a shortcut by fixing the boot only, I realized I should've just listened to what I read many times on almost all threads I found: fuck fixing the boot, just replace the axle (in case any one else googles this).

anyways, back to the point. I went ahead and ordered the axle from the link provided on post #1 , and went to town on my pu. Everything went smoothly. axle went right in, everything buttoned up nicely, and I took it for a test drive. so far I've put about 120 miles on, and no clicking or clunking. this was installed on a genpu speed.

here are some pics for comparison between the stock axle and the DTA one. the DTA axle is the one with the plastic underneath it. I am no materials expert, but it looks like the boots are made from a different material on the DTA axle. The stock boot is pretty fucking hard, this one seems a little flimsier than the stock. Not knocking it down by any means, it's been solid so far. Hopefully it will last a while.

tldr; axle fits in pu, has been solid so far.

Keep us updated! Cause I'm going to be in the market for one soon

Just purchased a set for a GenOne. Not sure if this is the same kind @phate; put on here but the ones he did started leaking last October. Lasted many trips to the Dragon so it was strong while it lasted.

I never replaced them, so they're the originals.

Small update.. Still holding 500hp @28psi with no issues. That's with hard launching practice too lol.

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Ah sorry, thought I saw on another thread you did. Nvm :P

OT, but why in the world would you want the shorter gears from the gen1?

Autocross?

Not so sure either, I love my MS6! My wife PU, well I love that tranny; would much rather have it in the 6 for sure. Back on subject any word for the rear axle for the 6? That drive side doe?

My recpommendation is to message them on ebay. DriveTech America, LLC - Home is the company. Call them 770.248.4188. If they get the demand, they can make em.

The other guy wanted the pu transmission, not the other way around. The pu owner didn't mind taking the shorter gears, but he didn't set out to get them.

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Just placed an order I don't think I couldve waited another two weeks to get these. Driver side boot has been leaking for a while now..lol

Well, 6 months later, I still have not installed mine. But when the clutch is replaced on 4/12, this will go in. Debating just swapping both at the same time when only 1 is leaking.

Holy shit these guys are like 25 miles from me!

FYI I have one of the only rebuilt driveshafts on an MS6, ever. And the motherfucker is spinning grease again and doesn't even have 5k miles. Just a bad design.

You need to seriously go there to let them know how much they need to make MS6 rear axles, too.

Damn these cost $127USD to ship to Canada :mad:

I suppose even with that, it's still cheaper than buying from the dealership.

better than the dealer indeed, those fuckers quoted me at over 1k, just for one side. I don't even know if that included labor..

I just stopped being lazy did it on my own, saved myself that money for hookers and blow

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It didn't include much, cause when I looked at the invoice after insurance repaired my car last fall the part cost from Mazda was over $900 for the driver side axle

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Placed an order for a set of axles, ihope they can handle some abuse!

They handle my abuse at 500hp.. Lol

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@djern; here is the thread I mentioned before.

And thanks for posting. New axle on driver's side is in. Comes with a new nut, too. Sadly, passenger is clocked into the hub 1/2 thread, totally jammed. Will get to replace the whole hub and axle when that one does. Fits, quiet, and so far so good.

How many gen 2 guys are running this driver side axle? I just installed mine Saturday and have only put 50 miles on it and I have a small clicking noise when staring to move. Install went smooth so don't know if i just got a bad one or is this common. Also kind of curious why the Mazda part# is different for gen 1 and 2 but this works for both?

mine been doing that since i had 30k miles on the car, its more then likely the axle nut, assembly

@SeeMeGovan;

So reading thru this thread in noticing every one is talking about just the drivers side? Anything on the pass side axel? Especially considering that it was already noted that or want as very as stock part. Mine is clunking at the half shaft and need it replaced asap, but I'm afraid of that thin Axel snapping. Anybody?

Should be fine. Speedy 3 put 500 hp abuse to them. And seemed to hold up fine. I have yet to install. Probably get to it mid July lol

I decided to have my half shaft rebuilt locally instead for same price as aftermarket one :)

I've had these axles on the shelf for about a year now, as a "just in case". I recently found my driver side boot is torn, so looks like I will be doing this within the next few weeks.

For all the guys that have installed the driver side, what is the best method to allow access to the axle? Pull the whole strut assembly? Or can I unbolt the control arms from the subframe and that will give me enough access? Any input would be appreciated.

IIRC I just removed the hub and left the strut hanging. Just moved it out of the way. The C-clip has a tendency of binding, and can be a bitch to get out; I used a slide hammer and a modified CV axle puller from Autozone and it came out more easily. Still had to beat the shit out of it but at least the forces applied are in the correct direction.

Yes, I saw your earlier post about the slide hammer and will definitely be renting that sucker. I'd hate to remove the complete hub though. I would hate to tear the ball joint boot.

Wait...didn't remove the hub. Left it moved over to the side, supported by something so it wasn't at a severe angle. Memory is a bit fuzzy, sorry.

Haha, not a problem. Yea I've removed tons of axles on other cars, and I always just pull the strut and push the hub/control arm down and twist the hub out of the way. The problem is my bilstein struts are like bonded in my hubs and I really don't feel like pounding the crap out of them. Lol. I would rather unbolt the control arms from the back at the subframe if possible.

Use the scissor jack to pry it out; easy peasy. Brace it against the hub and the perch and crack away.

Since the Spec Stage2+ clutch wears out quite fast I'm thinking I should change the axles next time I will replace it (I chose to refurbish the OEM clutch to a specialized shop). So I ordered a set of these axles, let's see how this goes. the factory axles have about 171k kms on them (roughly 110k miles) and sometimes when I start moving the car they click even if the axle nuts are torqued properly.

How many miles are on yours?
I'm at roughly 65k on mine, with not a hint of slipping at 400whp (knocks on wood).

Mine has about 25k miles/40k kms on it. It doesn't slip or anything, but when I rebuilt the motor just a while ago it was like 50% worn. I'm not slipping it excessively but probably it doesn't like too much bumper to bumper traffic which I have to do quite a lot.

Hello All. My passenger side cv axle has the inside boot torn, and has started to click.

I thought maybe just the inside half of the axle could be replaced, so I went to the Dealership to find out that only the d/s can be ordered in halves, the p/s is only available as one unit, and for $478. The service manager was a little horrified when he saw the price, and that the price for just the boots were $110 and $70. I guess there is a specific groove (or something?) on the oem boot that other versions don't have?


So...my question for everyone is, what are the part numbers/suppliers that will work for our cars? I've found some DriveTech ones on Amazon.com. I think the DriveTech part # for the p/s is MZ2302? I think MZ8149 is the one for the n/a 3 and 5.

MazdaSpeed 3 07-09 2.3L M/T Turbo D/S & P/S Front Cv Half Shaft MZ2313 MZ2302 | MacAutoParts
This is the pair of cv axles, supposedly for speed3s, though the photo/part number doesn't seem right once cross referenced.

Looking at the difference between MZ2302 and MZ8149 on amazon, there is a 7 lb difference in shipping weight, though the length on the MZ8149 is way wrong in that listing, so that's not too helpful...

Thanks in advance everyone.

Did you read the thread?

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I did. Have I missed something?

Maybe not, I'm on Tapatalk. But I thought that the axles were on eBay.

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The link to the axles is on the first page. So you missed something...

That's what I was thinking.

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I saw the link, just not the part #. I found it though, MZ2302 and MZ2313 from DriveTech on that Ebay link. FYI Amazon has them individually for those interested.