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tri star front outer drive shafts

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Help needed, The front outer drive shafts have failed on my tristar crewcab, does anyone know a supplier for these parts please

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Sounds like cv's ?? The bit on the end of the driveshaft? Brickwerks have them or syncroservices. If you need the full driveshaft or 16" ones syncroservices have them
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It is the c v joint that has failed , thanks for your help

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Brickwerks are awaiting fresh supplies from GKN

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You should be able to find a local supplier for GKN CV's in your area and get them next day - that's what I did
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Make sure you dont end up buying the cheap Chinese carp thats for sale at the moment
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GKN UK have none in stock afaik, hence Simon is waiting for them

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Both joints failed? Sure its not just the boots?

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alternative supplier from the fatherland (good quality)
http://www.kaefer-co.de/index.php?view= ... ge&id=3436
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Chinese carp

Cheap they are, its the Japanese ones you want.

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I got a 16" rear cv boot kit delivered same day from a local mechanic (£12 i think)
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peasant wrote:alternative supplier from the fatherland (good quality)
http://www.kaefer-co.de/index.php?view= ... ge&id=3436
http://www.syncro-services.com/index_modi_eng.html
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