02-27-2016, 11:39 AM
I don't know what he means by "will soon fail" but I and many others have replaced just the CSB and run for additional miles/years with no hassles.
In some cases, the U-joints can get bound up or otherwise ruined, and then you're suddenly in the market for a driveshaft. But it's not like every time the CSB goes out, you're buying a driveshaft with it.
I think the biggest problem is that people see really cheap replacement parts and assume they will last as long as the OEM stuff. Surprise! The BMW CSB is $75 and you found one on Rock Auto for $6? Yeah, it may only last you two months.
In some cases, the U-joints can get bound up or otherwise ruined, and then you're suddenly in the market for a driveshaft. But it's not like every time the CSB goes out, you're buying a driveshaft with it.
I think the biggest problem is that people see really cheap replacement parts and assume they will last as long as the OEM stuff. Surprise! The BMW CSB is $75 and you found one on Rock Auto for $6? Yeah, it may only last you two months.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M