Caravanman

Yes you are correct

Hi All I took the car to another garage yesterday and they successfully installed the CV shaft. The problem came down to compressed length the shaft we removed was 32in and the new one was 1 in shorter and the first mechanic said it was wrong. If any one else has to change a CV shaft then then remember my comments. I have sent an apology mail note to the Rock Auto customer service guys. This is a superb company at amazing pricing. To recap Lexus UK was £830 for the LH CV half shaft Rock Auto was £65 + £25 shipping and this comes DHL to uk then Parcel force. As it was less than £100 no import duty but I had to pay Parcel Force £25 VAT to release the package? The shaft was made in China but it looks amazing can't believe how they do it for the price. Also my rear exhaust CAT back is nearly done Lexus £850. Stainless steel custom fit made in the Midlands is £350 Happy Motoring Roger

Hi All I ordered a Rear LH CV drive shaft . When sitting in the car with LH drive the LH rear shaft is behind the driver same as Uk near side rear, even checked it on YouTube before placing the order We stripped the car down to find they sent us a part TO-8297 30 5/16in too short the one that came out was 32in They list TO-8298 as RH rear this is 32in. Freight to send back more than the rebate. I tried to explain is it a mistake in their system but sadly no help they shut down my query. They Did not believe me should have taken pictures Not a nice experience wasted some money. Be careful what you order

Thanks for all your help

Hi John Before I order the shaft I assume that the back axle layout is same for both LH drive & RH Drive in UK terms I need the rear Kerb side and this is rear Left Hand? thanks Roger

Hi John,I have Been on Rockauto amazing £62 plus shipping I am going to call them many thanks for your help

Can you tell me where you can get the split boots from. many thanks

I have researched this and no you can't replace the boot I am told it is not possible to disassemble the shaft. However I don't believe this? All the US sites are saying similar

Hello I have a 2008 Is250SE with 80000 on the clock. The rear near side drive shaft has started spraying grease out onto the rear wheel. I have researched this and it appears you can not get a refurbished one with new boot. The new Lexus price is £815 and in US about $1000 plus shipping, Does anyone have any idea on if you can get a part cheaper. I have seen the ones on E Bay for about £150 but that may not last long and you have wasted your labour money. The U tube estimate is 1.5 hours to change the shaft. Any help welcome live in Devon but will travel thanks