stuck on axle shaft

[jubeiaire]

i finally got around to ordering all the parts for my swap except for the axle shaft. I got part# MR534332
http://www.oemmitsubishiparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=searchCatalogOEM&siteid=214331
from mitsubishi and as you can see from that link all the oem and dealer sites its 300 and up.
found this site
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2002/mitsubishi/eclipse/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/axle_assembly.html

but not sure if i should get the

First Equipment Quality Axle Assembly - Right
Retail Price: $275.00
Your Price: $58.94
Quantity:
Part Number: W0133-1732141
Notes: Production: 02/01/2002-
Position: Right
Condition: New
This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 1
Vehicle Production Range Engine
• 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fr:02-01-02 3.0L V6

OR

A1 Cardone Axle Assembly - Front Right
Your Price: $45.98
Part Number: 7173-07005368
Notes: CV Half-Shaft Assembly -- New; Front Right
Position: Front Right
Condition: New
This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 3
Vehicle Sub Model Engine
• 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L V6 6G72 VIN: H FI Naturally Aspirated GAS
• 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0L V6 6G72 VIN: H FI Naturally Aspirated GAS

and whats the difference between that A! and this one

A1 Cardone Axle Assembly
Your Price: $53.98
Part Number: 7173-05004781
Notes: CV Half-Shaft Assembly -- New; Front Left
Availability: In Stock
Condition: New
This Product Fits the Following: Catalog: Replacement 2
Vehicle Sub Model Engine
• 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L V6 6G72 VIN: H FI Naturally Aspirated GAS
• 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0L V6 6G72 VIN: H FI Naturally Aspirated GAS

If im looking at wrong axles please link me the right place to get the axle ill need

[Galanttuner10]

my OE axles shit on my a while back and i got a set of axles from advanced for 70 a piece and mine at least have a lifetime replacement and when 1 went recently i got a new one for free. save some money now, there are certain parts to go OEM on and some parts you dont have 2

[Corey2kG]

I got the remaned from autozone for $45 each + core of $45.

[Rob21]

It really depends on what you want to do. In the past I have gotten the reman ones from advanced w/ the lifetime warranty, and ended up getting my monies worth like twice. A lifetime warranty goes a long way on parts that are designed to wear out. I say go to your parts store.

[99galantES]

i paid $63 for each side new at advance thanks to corey2kg^

[jubeiaire]

ok but you guys left out if these were the right axles to use for the 5 speed swap

[OMEGA PHX]

Look at the places they said but buy the eclipse v6 5 spd one

[jubeiaire]

you guys have a part number autozone and advanced dont say specifically if its for manual or automatic on their websites

[bronxbombr]

If you buying the cardone one make sure its a Cardone Select axle. They are not Reman but brand new. The quality one are Reman, i can look up the right part numbers for you if you like

[M-Rod]

the only axle that is different for the swap is the intermediate shaft.

[jubeiaire]

If you buying the cardone one make sure its a Cardone Select axle. They are not Reman but brand new. The quality one are Reman, i can look up the right part numbers for you if you like

the ones i listed all say brand new on the site


the only axle that is different for the swap is the intermediate shaft.
define intermediate:

[M-Rod]

intermediate shaft is the driveshaft that comes out of the transmission on the passenger side. There is a bracket on it that bolts to the rear of the engine block. You will not find it at your typical auto parts store. Your best bet is a junkyard or a parts car.

[jubeiaire]

so the bracket that is on the eclipse axle is different from the bracket on the galant axle?

[M-Rod]

bracket is the same. The difference is in length from the bracket to the transmission. Since the M/T is smaller than the A/T, the V6 M/T intermediate shaft is a little bit longer.

[jubeiaire]

thats what i was thinking but somehow unconvinced myself.....my thought process was to take the bracket off of my 8G's axle and purchace a complete axle for a manual eclipse and put the bracket on the new axle

[beam514]

bracket is the same. The difference is in length from the bracket to the transmission. Since the M/T is smaller than the A/T, the V6 M/T intermediate shaft is a little bit longer.

This. (btw OP, you never specifically stated in your original post that you're talking about the 5 speed swap :P)

So since I'm bored, and there seems to be a lot of confusion about this, it's time to show off my MSPaint skills.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc141/beam514/DrivetrainDiagram.png

hope that helps. You need the red section

[jubeiaire]

ok thats exactly the part i thought i needed....is that part of the axle assembly or do i have to order that seperatly

[beam514]

ok thats exactly the part i thought i needed....is that part of the axle assembly or do i have to order that seperatly

A lot of places don't sell that when they sell "drive shafts." You would pretty much have to ask them specifically, because I have heard of some people being able to get it new/remanufactured as opposed to just from a JY.

[Corey2kG]

Advance only sells brand new axles I'd but those parts locally cuz you'll never no if its defective n would have to replace it again. IMO

[jubeiaire]

i called advanced and autozone neither of them sell the intermediate shaft solo and they both said that the axles they sell do not specifically say for manuall or auto. they are assuming that they do not come with the intermediate shaft since itrequires different lenghts for the two transmission types .

[jubeiaire]

does anybody have one for sale or a junk yard near them that has one you can pull and send me...ill pay for parts, shipping and time.

[beam514]

www.car-part.com is your friend. I had to do a lot or searching to find the right part.

If you do find something, CALL the company, and verify word for word that it is the intermediate shaft from a MANUAL car. I don't care what they say.. They're going to tell you that the part numbers are the same, but the part is actually physically different. One of them almost sold me one even after I asked that it was for the M/T. I then verified again right before he put the order through and he said "well it's from an automatic but it's the same". Canceled that order right away lol.

[jubeiaire]

what section did you look under cause i dont see intermediate shaft on their list and does it matter if the manual intermediate is from a I4 when i have a v6

[beam514]

I believe I just looked under "Axle shaft" or something and called the companies to see if I could get just the intermediate shaft. It must be from the V6 M/T

[jubeiaire]

k ill try that

[jubeiaire]

found a place here in queens that list it has a V6 5spd eclipse lets hope im in luck tomorrow

[jubeiaire]

in the end i had to get it from the Stealership

[RedGalant2k1]

The right side axle should come with the intermediate shaft.

[HondaKillerGTZ]

in the end i had to get it from the Stealership

Dont worry, I had to get it from satan too!!

[beam514]

The right side axle should come with the intermediate shaft.

From where? I believe I checked online and a lot of the places only included the driveshaft, not the intermediate shaft.