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Old 10-17-2018, 09:34 AM
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Acura TL 3G (2004-2008) CV Axle Replacement

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know the difference between a
2004-2006 Acura TL Drive Shaft Assembly Left Driver side (44306-SDD-A00)
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2007-2008 Acura TL Drive Shaft Assembly Left Driver side (44306-SEP-A10)

Are they essentially the same part? If not, what is the difference between them? I am trying to replace my driver side cv axle and was able to find a cheap oem 2005 acura tl driver left cv axle that I want to use to replace my driver left cv axle on my 2008 acura tl. Thank you.
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Different part number means different part. Buy your year specific part and install it. Don't buy one because it was cheap, most likely won't fit!
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They have different transmissions between the 04-06 and the 07-08 so the axles are going to be different as well..
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I got mine from rockauto. Best prices! Don't go with rebuilt ones.
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Originally Posted by DMZ
I got mine from rockauto. Best prices! Don't go with rebuilt ones.
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Which brand did you go with?

I've held off replacing my clicking axles for over 2 years!
Insaneshaft axles were what I was looking at but shipping to Canada is what kills the deal.
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Compressed length
26.625"/26.8125" or 26 5/8" vs 26 13/16"
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Which brand did you go with?

I've held off replacing my clicking axles for over 2 years!
Insaneshaft axles were what I was looking at but shipping to Canada is what kills the deal.
Just one data point here, I put new DuraLast axles on my TL in May and I cannot recommend them. I'll be yanking them in favor of a set of new OEM axles in a few months.
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some time I buy aftermarket parts but Axle and steering rack and pinion isn't on that list, I strictly use OEM or OEM supplier if possible.
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Originally Posted by truonghthe
some time I buy aftermarket parts but Axle and steering rack and pinion isn't on that list, I strictly use OEM or OEM supplier if possible.
I do as well, however, a fellow AZ member had a set of brand new DuraLast axles he was selling for $100. I took the gamble the Duralast units would work well; I lost that gamble.
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Originally Posted by horseshoez
Just one data point here, I put new DuraLast axles on my TL in May and I cannot recommend them. I'll be yanking them in favor of a set of new OEM axles in a few months.
Not much on AZ Duralast produts, but $500 for a couple OEM half-shafts pretty steep price. I'd buy a couple from RockAuto for $100 (lifetime warranty) and keep the present units for backups in case you need to return the new units for any reason.

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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Which brand did you go with?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...429130&jsn=327

Rockauto has different brands at different times. Haven't had a problem.
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So does this small difference make a difference?
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Go be the guinea pig and report back!



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Originally Posted by Turbonut
Not much on AZ Duralast produts, but $500 for a couple OEM half-shafts pretty steep price. I'd buy a couple from RockAuto for $100 (lifetime warranty) and keep the present units for backups in case you need to return the new units for any reason.
The Duralast axles have a lifetime warranty as well. The fact is, I want smooth axles, and if $500 will do the job, then it is a bargain.
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